The following is
a list of common household human
medications that can be used on
pets. These Medications
can be especially useful if you
can't reach a veterinarian.
|
Product |
Canine Dosage |
Common Use |
| Buffered Aspirin (Ascriptin) |
5mg per pound every
12 hours |
Pain relief,
anti-inflammatory |
| Vitamin B |
1/2 to 2ml
subcutaneously every 24
hours |
Used as an appetite
stimulant |
| Benadryl |
Up to 2mg per pound
every 8 hours |
Bee stings,
Allergies, itching etc. |
| Dramamine |
up to 50 mg ever 8
hours |
Used to reduce
motion sickness |
| Hydrogen peroxide 3% |
10ml hydrogen
peroxide mixed with
equal amount of water or
milk by mouth every 15
minutes |
Used to induce
vomiting after
accidental ingestion of
a poison or object such
as socks, towels, rocks,
etc. |
| Liquid Pepto Bismol |
1tsp per 5lbs every
6 hours |
Used to relieve
vomiting, gas or
diarrhea |
| Di Gel Liquid |
Upt to 4 tbsp every
8 hours |
Antacid and anti-gas |
| Mineral Oil |
Up to 4 tbsp daily |
Used to eliminate
constipation |
| Kaopectate |
1ml per pound every
2 hours |
for Diarrhea |
| Immodium |
1 tablet 2x daily |
for Diarrhea |
| Cotton Ball (100%
cotton) Soaked in Milk
or Creamer |
As much as dog will
eat |
Accidental ingestion
of glass |
| Tylenol
(Acetaminophen) |
NOT RECOMMENDED |
NOT RECOMMENDED |
| 3 parts white
Vinegar 1 part Alcohol |
as needed |
Ear cleaning
solution for dogs and
cats |
| Superglue |
as needed |
Close and open wound |
| Tearless Baby
Shampoo |
as needed |
Gentle cleaning for
dogs and cats |
| "Vet Wrap" for
splints |
as needed
Emergency Only- contact
Vet |
For emergency broken
bones - available at
rural supply stores |
Glucosamine/
Chondroitan |
as needed |
For Arthritis |
