Over-The-Counter Medications You Can Give To Your Pets



|Over-The-Counter Medications You Can Give To Your Pets |

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|The following is a list of common household human medications that van be used on pets. |

|These medications can be especially useful if you cannot reach a veterinarian immediately. |

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|A word of caution!!! - Always check with your vet first... |

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|AND note:  Some breeds i.e., Collies may have a fatal reaction to these OTC's. |

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|Product |Usage |Dosage |

| | |Canine |Feline |

|Buffered Aspirin |Pain relief, anti-inflammatory. |8-12 mg per lb |not recommended |

| | | every 12 hrs | |

|Vitamin B |used as an appetite stimulant |1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously |same as canine |

| | | every 24 hrs | |

|Baby Aspirin |Pain relief, anti-inflammatory. |1 tablet per 15 lbs. |not recommended |

|Benedryl® |Treat allergies, itching, |1/2 to  2 mg (max) per lb |same as canine |

| |reaction to insect stings, etc. |every 8 hours | |

|Dramamine® |Reduces motion (car) sickness. |3-25 lb. - 12.5 mg. |up to 10 mg every 8 hrs |

| | |26-50 lb. - 25 mg. | |

| | |51 lb. +  - 50 mg. | |

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| | |(up to 50 mg every 8 hrs) | |

| | |Give at least 1 hour prior to travel, no more than once a day |

| | |Not for animals with glaucoma or bladder problems. |

|Pepto-Bismol®* |for diarrhea, vomiting, anti-gas|1 tsp. per 5 lbs |not recommended |

|contains asprin | |every 6 hours | |

|Di Gel Liquid® |antacid anti-gas |up 4 tablespoons every 8 rs |up to 2 teaspoons |

| | | |every 8 hrs |

|Kaopectate®* |for diarrhea, vomiting, anti-gas|1 ml. per 1 lbs |same as canine |

|contains asprin | |every 2 hours | |

|Hydrogen Peroxide 3% |to induce vomiting after |10 ml by mouth |same as canine |

| |accidental ingestion of a poison|every 15 min | |

|Mineral Oil |eliminates constipation |up to 4 tablespoons |up to 2 tablespoons |

| | |Daily as needed |

|Acetaminophen, Tylenol®, Ibuprofen, |Never give to animals. |

|Motrin®, Nuprin®, Alieve® | |

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