| Over-The-Counter Medications That You Can Give To Your Pet |
| Pain relief, anti-inflammatory (for dogs only) Buffered Aspirin: 1 tablet per 60 Lbs, 2x /day Baby Aspirin: 1 tablet per 15 Lbs, 2x /day Allergies, itching, reaction to insect stings, etc. Benedryl: 1 mg. per 1 Lb, 2x /day Vomiting, stomach gas, diarrhea. Pepto-Bismol: 1 tsp. per 20 Lbs, Every 6 hours. Reduce car sickness (Not for animals with glaucoma or bladder problems) Dramamine: 3-25 Lb. pet - 12.5 mg. 26-50 Lb. pet - 25 mg. 51 Lb. + pet - 50 mg, Give at least 1 hour prior to travel, no more than once a day. To induce vomiting. Hydrogen Peroxide 3%: 1 Tbls. per 10 Lbs, Up to 3 times, 10 minute intervals, until vomiting occurs. Constipation. Mineral Oil: Dogs: up to 4 Tbsl. Cats: up to 2 Tbls., Daily, as needed. The following should never be given to animals: Acetaminophen, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Nuprin, Alieve. |
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