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My dog has hives after Benadryl. Should I take her to urgent care?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 17 lbs

My dog just got up with hives on her paws and legs which is going to her lower back but I have given her 15 mg of be Benadryl and she weighs roughly 17 lbs should I take her to urgent care?

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Sara Farmer, DVM

Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

I would recommend taking Oreo to urgent care if the hives have not resolved 30 minutes after giving Benadryl. Oreo may need an injection of a corticosteroid to resolve the allergic reaction, and an allergic reaction can get worse quickly if not treated appropriately.
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