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Buffered Aspirin
5 mg per pound every 12 hrs.
* See Below Note
pain relief, anti-inflammatory
Vitamin B
1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs.
1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hrs.
used as an appetite stimulant
Benadryl
up to 2 mg per pound every 8 hrs.
up to 2 mg per pound every 8 hrs.
treat allergies, itching etc.
Dramamine
up to 50 mg every 8 hrs.
up to 10 mg every 8 hrs.
used to reduce motion (car) sickness
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%
10 ml by mouth every 15 mins.
10 ml by mouth every 15 mins.
used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of a poison
Epinephrine 1:1000
1/10 to 1/2 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously
1/10 to 2/10 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously
used to treat reactions following insect stings, bites or medications
Pepto Bismol
1 tsp per 5 pounds every 6 hrs.
* See Below Note
used to relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhoea
Di Gel Liquid
up to 4 tbs every 8 hrs.
up to 2 tbs every 8 hrs.
antacid & anti-gas
Mineral Oil
up to 4 tbs daily
up to 2 tbs daily
used to eliminate constipation
Kaopectate
* See Below Note
1 ml per pound every 2 hrs.
1 ml per pound every 2 hrs.
for diarrhoea SEE BELOW
Tylenol
(Acetaminophen)
not recommended
not recommended
The following are common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Listed is the usual dosage and indications.
Please follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
Amoxicillin
5 mg per pound every 12 hrs.
5 mg per pound daily
used to fight bacterial infections
Ampicillin
10 mg per pound every 6 hrs.
10 mg per pound every 6 hrs.
used to fight bacterial infections
Tetracycline
10 mg per pound every 8 hrs.
10 mg per pound every 8 hrs.
used to fight bacterial infections
Pen BP-48
(each ml - 150,000 units Penicillin G. Benzathine and 150,000 units Penicillin G. Procaine)
1 cc per 20 pounds every 48 hrs. subcutaneously
not recommended
used to fight bacterial infections
Procaine Penicillin
300,000 units per ml
1 ml per 30 pounds subcutaneously
1 ml per 30 pounds subcutaneously
used to fight bacterial infections
Erythromycin tablets
5 mg per pound every 3 hrs.
5 mg per pound every 3 hrs.
used to fight bacterial infections
WARNING!
Those of you who use
Kaopectate
to control diarrhoea, especially in cats, need to be aware of the recent formula change. Due to concerns regarding lead levels in the old formulation the manufacturer of Kaopectate have changed the active ingredient to bismuth subsalicylate. Salicylates (e.g. aspirin, pepto bismol and now kaopectate) should only be administered to cats under veterinary supervision. Some dogs are also sensitive to salicylates.
LINKS
· Comprehensive list of Drugs
· Canine Companion Medication & Treatment Primer
· Plants Poisonous to Pets
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