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HUMAN DRUGS that are SAFE for DOGS and CATS:
Please note: We are not veterinarians nor do we claim to be. Nothing here is meant to replace what your veterinarian says. Always consult with your veterinarian first. This list is provided as a guide only!
NOT SAFE
(If a drug is NOT listed here, please do not assume it is safe to give to your dog, always consult your veterinarian first)
Other common medicines and so called social "drugs" which definitely should not be given by owners to their pets are :
* Paracetamol*
* Ibuprofen*
* Acetaminophen (Tylenol)*
* Alcohol of any kind*
* Benzocaine*
* The laxative phenolphthalein*
* Iron supplements*
* Vitamin D supplements*
* Nebuliser medications prescribed for asthma*
* Drugs used to control "fits" e.g. phenytoin
(toxic in cats)*
* Coffee and tea (due to the caffeine content)*
* Cannabis or any other illegal drug.*
All of the above have been documented to cause serious illness - and are potentially fatal . The message is - NEVER assume what is safe for you and your children it is safe for your pet - the chances are it isn't.
SAFE
Household Medications for pets
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.
PLEASE go by the color of the names, it well tell you what
one you can use. thanks.
Product- Common Usage - Canine (dog) Dosage - Feline (cat) Dosage
Buffered Aspirin pain relief, anti-inflammatory 5 ml per lg. every 12 hours not recommended
Vitamin B used as an appetite stimulant 1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hours 1/2 to 1 ml subcutaneously every 24 hours
Benadryl treats allergies, itching etc. 1/2 ml per lb. every 8 hours (max dose 2 ml per lb.) same as canine dose
Dramamine reduces motion (car) sickness up to 50 ml every 8 hours up to 10ml every 8 hours
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes same as canine dose
Epinephrine 1:1000 used to treat reactions following medications, insect bites & stings1/10 to 1/2ml intramuscular or subcutaneously 1/10 to 2/10 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously
Pepeto Bismol for diarrhea, vomiting & anti-gas 1 tsp (5ml) per 5 lbs every 6 hours not recommended
Di Gel Liquid antacid and anti-gas up to 4 tbs every 8 hours up to 2 tbs every 8 hours
Mineral Oil eliminates constipation up to 4 tbs daily up to 2 tbs daily
Kaopectate relieves diarrhea 1 ml per lb. every 2 hours same as canine dose
Sources:
Animals Unlimited Network, Inc.
Antibiotic Dosages for pets
The following is a list of common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Recommended dosages and common usage's are included. Please follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
Product - Common Usage ~ Canine (dog) Dosage -
Feline (cat) Dosage
Amoxicillin used to fight bacterial infection 5 ml per lb. every 12 hours 5 ml per lb. daily
Ampicillian used to fight bacterial infection 10 ml per lb. every 6 hours same as canine dose
Tetracycline used to fight bacterial infection 10 ml per lb. every 8 hours same as canine dose
PEN BP-48 used to fight bacterial infection 1 cc per 20-lbs subcutaneously every 48 hours not recommended
Penicillin i300,000 units/mil used to fight bacterial infection1 ml per 30 lbs. subcutaneously same as canine dose
If you go to Diamond Paws above this page, and go to (Is Your Dog Health?) and go to Pet Emergency's Poison 1/2 way down the page you can see it on plants, what your dog food you feed has in it. So have fun and in joy read you will learn a lot there. I have as you can see if as a lot of things.
Thanks Connie of Charmin's Chihuahuas
HUMAN DRUGS that are SAFE for DOGS and CATS:
Diamond Paws
Please note: We are not veterinarians nor do we claim to be. Nothing here is meant to replace what your veterinarian says. Always consult with your veterinarian first. This list is provided as a guide only!
NOT SAFE
(If a drug is NOT listed here, please do not assume it is safe to give to your dog, always consult your veterinarian first)
Other common medicines and so called social "drugs" which definitely should not be given by owners to their pets are :
* Paracetamol*
* Ibuprofen*
* Acetaminophen (Tylenol)*
* Alcohol of any kind*
* Benzocaine*
* The laxative phenolphthalein*
* Iron supplements*
* Vitamin D supplements*
* Nebuliser medications prescribed for asthma*
* Drugs used to control "fits" e.g. phenytoin
(toxic in cats)*
* Coffee and tea (due to the caffeine content)*
* Cannabis or any other illegal drug.*
All of the above have been documented to cause serious illness - and are potentially fatal . The message is - NEVER assume what is safe for you and your children it is safe for your pet - the chances are it isn't.
SAFE
Household Medications for pets
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.
PLEASE go by the color of the names, it well tell you what
one you can use. thanks.
Product- Common Usage - Canine (dog) Dosage - Feline (cat) Dosage
Buffered Aspirin pain relief, anti-inflammatory 5 ml per lg. every 12 hours not recommended
Vitamin B used as an appetite stimulant 1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hours 1/2 to 1 ml subcutaneously every 24 hours
Benadryl treats allergies, itching etc. 1/2 ml per lb. every 8 hours (max dose 2 ml per lb.) same as canine dose
Dramamine reduces motion (car) sickness up to 50 ml every 8 hours up to 10ml every 8 hours
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes same as canine dose
Epinephrine 1:1000 used to treat reactions following medications, insect bites & stings1/10 to 1/2ml intramuscular or subcutaneously 1/10 to 2/10 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously
Pepeto Bismol for diarrhea, vomiting & anti-gas 1 tsp (5ml) per 5 lbs every 6 hours not recommended
Di Gel Liquid antacid and anti-gas up to 4 tbs every 8 hours up to 2 tbs every 8 hours
Mineral Oil eliminates constipation up to 4 tbs daily up to 2 tbs daily
Kaopectate relieves diarrhea 1 ml per lb. every 2 hours same as canine dose
Sources:
Animals Unlimited Network, Inc.
Antibiotic Dosages for pets
The following is a list of common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Recommended dosages and common usage's are included. Please follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
Product - Common Usage ~ Canine (dog) Dosage -
Feline (cat) Dosage
Amoxicillin used to fight bacterial infection 5 ml per lb. every 12 hours 5 ml per lb. daily
Ampicillian used to fight bacterial infection 10 ml per lb. every 6 hours same as canine dose
Tetracycline used to fight bacterial infection 10 ml per lb. every 8 hours same as canine dose
PEN BP-48 used to fight bacterial infection 1 cc per 20-lbs subcutaneously every 48 hours not recommended
Penicillin i300,000 units/mil used to fight bacterial infection1 ml per 30 lbs. subcutaneously same as canine dose
If you go to Diamond Paws above this page, and go to (Is Your Dog Health?) and go to Pet Emergency's Poison 1/2 way down the page you can see it on plants, what your dog food you feed has in it. So have fun and in joy read you will learn a lot there. I have as you can see if as a lot of things.
Thanks Connie of Charmin's Chihuahuas
HUMAN DRUGS that are SAFE for DOGS and CATS:
Diamond Paws