Once your pet receives his/her immunization they should take it easy, avoid extreme temperatures, and any activity that
leads to exertion. Pets, just like people, may run a fever, become sore, or have muscle aches after receiving vaccinations.
Pets may become irritable and nippy or even clingy. They may lie around, complain when you touch sore areas, hide, or
don’t want to eat. These side effects are common and usually run their course within 24-48 hours like humans without
need for further medical care. Should you notice your pet is unusually sore and uncomfortable 24 hours after vaccination,
the following can be given. If your pet is on any medication or has any known medical problem please contact your
veterinarian before giving the medication below. Do not administer any “human” over the counter or prescription antiinflammatories (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Motrin etc.) to your pet.
Dog Only:
Aspirin Dose
Weight 1-5#
Give ¼-1/2 BABY aspirin every 8 hours as needed
Weight 6-15#
Give ½-1 BABY aspirin every 8 hours as needed
Weight 15-20#
Give 1- 1 ½ BABY aspirin every 8 hours as needed
Weight 30 and over
Give 1 ADULT aspirin every 8 hours as needed
Cat:
Benadryl Dose
Weight 1-5#
Give 2.5cc liquid suspension Benadryl every 6 hours as needed
Weight 6-10#
Give 5cc liquid suspension Benadryl every 6 hours as needed
Dog
Benadryl Dose
Weight 1-5#
Give 2.5cc (1/2 tsp) liquid suspension Benadryl every 6 hours as needed
Weight 6-10#
Give 5cc (1 tsp) liquid suspension Benadryl every 6 hours as needed
Weight 11-20#
Give 1 ½ tsp liquid suspension Benadryl or ½ adult tablet every 6 hours as needed
Weight 21-30#
Give 2 tsp liquid suspension Benadryl or 1 adult tablet every 6 hours as needed
Weight 31-49#
Give 1 ½ tablet adult Benadryl every 6 hours as needed
Weight 50>
Give 2 adult Benadryl tablets every 6 hours as needed
Benadryl Suspension (generic name diphenhydramine) is 12.5mg/5 ml,
Children Benadryl tablet is 12.5mg/tablet
Adult Benadryl tablet is 25mg/tablet.
2.5cc (ml) is equivalent to ½ teaspoon
5cc (ml) is equivalent to 1 teaspoon