Over-The-Counter Medications You Can Give To Your Pet

Info is Listed in the following order:
Medicine
Notes
Dosage
How Often

Buffered Aspirin
For dogs only. Pain relief, anti-inflammatory.
1 tablet per 60 Lbs.
2 times per day

Baby Aspirin
For dogs only. Pain relief, anti-inflammatory.
1 tablet per 15 Lbs.
2 times per day

Benedryl®
Treat allergies, itching, reaction to insect stings, etc.
1 mg. per 1 Lb.
2 times per day

Dramamine®
Not for animals with glaucoma or bladder problems. Reduce car sickness.
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

Pepto-Bismol®
For dogs only. Relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea.
1 tsp. per 20 Lbs.
Every 6 hours

Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
To induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of a poison.
1 Tbls. per 10 Lbs.
Up to 3 times, 10 minute intervals, until vomiting occurs

Mineral Oil
Eliminate constipation.
Dogs: up to 4 Tbls.
Cats: up to 2 Tbls.
Daily, as needed

Never give the following meds to animals:
Acetaminophen, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Nuprin, or Alieve.