A Collaborative effort of Medical Information for New Puppy Owners was created for download by anyone wishing to add it to their puppy packet. While it was Approved by a Veterinarian, it is NOT meant to replace proper Vet Care Click Here to Download the Puppy Medicine Chest Household Medications for Pets The following is a list of human medications commonly found in the household. These same products can be used with pets. Product Canine Dosage Common Use Buffered Aspirin Ecotrin,Ascriptin 5 mg per pound every 12 hours pain relief, anti-inflammatory Vitamin B 1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hours used as an appetite stimulant Benadryl 1 to 2 mg per pound body weight every 8 hours treat allergies, itching, reaction to insect stings, etc. Chlorpheniramine 4 mg every 12 hours treat allergies, itching, etc.. Dramamine up to 50 mg every 8 hours used to reduce car sickness Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 10 ml by mouth every 15 minutes used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of a poison Epinephrine 1:1,000 1/10 to 1/2 ml intramuscular or subcutaneously used to treat reactions following insect stings bites or medications Pepto Bismol 1 tsp. per 5 pounds every 6 hours used to relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea Di Gel Liquid up to 4 tbs. every 8 hours antacid and anti-gas Maalox Same as Di Gel antacid and anti-gas Mineral Oil up to 4 tbs daily used to eliminate constipation Kaopectate 1 ml per pound every 2 hours for diarrhea Tylenol (acetaminophen) not recommended   Ibuprophin, Motrin, Nuprin not recommended   Imodium follow child dosage for diarrhea The following are common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Listed is the usual dosage and indications. Please follow the advise of your veterinarian when using antibiotics. Product Canine Dosage Common Use Amoxicillin 5 mg per lb every 12 hours used to fight bacterial infections Ampicillin 10 mg per lb every 6 hours used to fight bacterial infections Tetracycline 10 mg per lb every 8 hours 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 lbs every 48 hours subcutaneously used to treat bacterial infections Procaine Penicillin 300,000 units per ml 1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously antibiotic to fight bacterial infections Erythromycin tablets 5 mg per lb every 8 hours antibiotic to fight bacterial infections

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