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

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

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.
A word of caution!!! - Always check with your vet first...
AND note: Some breeds i.e., Collies may have a fatal reaction to these OTC's.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/index.asp#Drugs
Product / Usage / Dosage
Canine / Feline
Buffered Aspirin / Pain relief, anti-inflammatory. / 8-12 mg per lb
every 12 hrs / not recommended
Vitamin B / used as an appetite stimulant / 1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously
every 24 hrs / same as canine
Baby Aspirin / Pain relief, anti-inflammatory. / 1 tablet per 15 lbs. / not recommended
Benedryl® / Treat allergies, itching, reaction to insect stings, etc. / 1/2 to 2 mg (max) per lb
every 8 hours / same as canine
Dramamine® / Reduces motion (car) sickness. / 3-25 lb. - 12.5 mg.
26-50 lb. - 25 mg.
51 lb. + - 50 mg.
(up to 50 mg every 8 hrs) / up to 10 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®*
contains asprin / for diarrhea, vomiting, anti-gas / 1 tsp. per 5 lbs
every 6 hours / not recommended
Di Gel Liquid® / antacid anti-gas / up 4 tablespoons every 8 rs / up to 2 teaspoons
every 8 hrs
Kaopectate®*
contains asprin / for diarrhea, vomiting, anti-gas / 1 ml. per 1 lbs
every 2 hours / same as canine
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% / to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of a poison / 10 ml by mouth
every 15 min / same as canine
Mineral Oil / eliminates constipation / up to 4 tablespoons / up to 2 tablespoons
Daily as needed
Acetaminophen, Tylenol®, Ibuprofen, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Alieve® / Never give to animals.

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