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

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

Pepto-Bismol®*
contains asprin

for diarrhea, vomiting, anti-gas

1 tsp. per 5 lbs
every 6 hours

Di Gel Liquid®

antacid anti-gas

up 4 tablespoons every 8 rs

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

Acetaminophen, Tylenol®, Ibuprofen, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Alieve®

Never give to animals.