Can you give Piriton to dogs?
Dell Swaniawski
2025-08-03 16:52:59
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Generally, if your pet is fit and healthy then piriton will be safe to give. Piriton isn’t recommended for pets with certain medical conditions. It is illegal to give your pet any human medication without direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon. The veterinary cascade is a licensing law designed to protect you and your pets. This means that knowing the history of your pet, your vet can consider any medication your pet is currently on, and any health concerns your pet currently has and if deemed safe, piriton can be prescribed. Any medications that are not veterinary licenced need to go through this prescribing cascade. The dose will be prescribed based on your pets’ weight. In healthy pets with no pre-existing conditions, piriton can be useful in some circumstances. Yes, it isn’t uncommon for pets to experience lethargy or drowsiness. Other side effects could include constipation or less commonly diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting. Care must be taken to ensure that any antihistamine given to your pet doesn’t contain amphetamine, caffeine, pseudoephedrine, or alcohol which could make your pet very sick indeed.
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