Following is a list of common household medications that we at the rescue I volunteer with recommend for safe use on dogs. These can be VERY useful, especially if you cannot immediately reach your veterinarian. I've listed the condition the medication relieves as well as recommended canine dosage.
BENADRYL : allergies/itching : 1/2-1 mg per lb every 8 hrs. Max dose 2 mg per lb.
BUFFERED ASPIRIN : pain relief/anti-inflammatory : 5 mg per lb. every 12 hrs.
DRAMAMINE : motion sickness : 12 1/2 - 50 mg every 8 hrs.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% : induce vomitting after ingesting poison : 10 ml by mouth, repeat if not vomitting, do not exceed 3 doses
IMODIUM AD : diarrhea : 1 ml per lb or 1 mg per 20 lbs every 8 hrs.
KAOPECTATE : diarrhea : 1 ml per lb every 2 hrs.
MINERAL OIL : constipation : up to 4 tablespoons daily
CANNED PUMPKIN : constipation : 2-3 teaspoons every 8-12 hrs.
PEPTO BISMOL : diarrhea, vomitting, gas : 1 tsp per 5 lbs or 1 caplet per 20 lbs every 6 hrs.
ROBITUSSIN DM : coughing, hacking : 1 tsp per 20 lbs every 8-12 hours
IBUPROFEN AND TYLENOL : DO NOT USE!!!!!!!!
That was great! My friends dog ate a bee- and it's lip got all swelled up. Your tip about benedryl is great.
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