My dog is itching like crazy - normally takes doctor prescribed medicine - but ran out. Can I give him a small dose of benedryl?

Yes, One of mine got into a fight with some bees and lost. In a few hours her eyes and nose looked like a polar bear. My vet suggested Benedryl gave me the correct dosage and in a few days she was back to normal. It will make them sleepy but I keep it in my doggie emergency kit.It comes in pill form much easier to give than liquid because its awful. Call your vet for the correct dosage. MM

Yes you can, but like MM suggests definitely call your vet to tell them why you are giving it (especially if he is on other meds that you ran out of) and what dosage. Get a vet's blessing first. Normally it is okay but safety counts. Call the vet to be sure of the dosage. We don't know what the prescribed med is or the off chance benadryl might not work right for this dog because of it.