Can I give my dog Benadryl and Melatonin for anxiety at the same time. It’s raining really bad and hard. Hurricane Delta is heading out way.

Updated On October 8th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old | 51 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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I'm sorry that Belle is suffering from some anxiety. Unfortunately Benadryl can have the opposite effect on dogs; instead of sedation, it can make them more anxious. In addition, I cannot legally recommend giving her either drug without seeing her in person. Put her in a dark quiet room by herself to self-soothe. You can also turn on the TV or music to block out the sound. One important thing to do to when your dog acts scared is not to reassure her. We think we are comforting her when we do that, but it's actually reinforcing the behavior and telling her it's ok to be scared. Give her vet a call to see if you can get something prescribed to help with her anxiety. Best of luck.

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