The general rule of thumb for Benadryl dosage for dogs is 1mg per 1lb of the dogâs weight. Itâs generally safe to give your puppy the medicine 2-3 times/day. Itâs always a good idea not to exceed the maximum dosage of benadryl for your dog.
Encephalitis is a sudden onset inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis with meningitis is known as meningoencephalitis. Symptoms include headache, fever, confusion, drowsiness, and fatigue. Further symptoms include seizures or convulsions, tremors, hallucinations, stroke, and memory problems.
In children younger than 1 year, it can cause severe symptoms and permanent nerve or brain damage. Over half of infected people die. West Nile encephalitis, once present only in Europe and Africa, first appeared in the New York City area in 1999. It has spread throughout the United States.