Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook.pdf - Mr. Walnuts

Over-the-Counter Drugs for Home Veterinary Use
Note that these medications are not approved for use in dogs and should only be used under the guidance of your veterinarian. Do not give
your dog any drug without first consulting your veterinarian. The doses given here will need to be adjusted if your dog has other health problems,
such as liver or kidney disease. 1 teaspoon = 5 ml; 1 pound = .45 kg
Method of Frequency of
Drug Action Dosage administration administration
Aspirin (buffered; enteric coated) Analgesic, 4 to 10 mg per pound of body With food Once daily
anti-inflammatory weight (dose varies with the
purpose of the medication)
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Antihistamine 2 mg per pound of body weight Orally Every eight hours
Betadine solution Antiseptic Dilute to 0.2 percent Topically As prescribed for
(povidone-iodine) (2 ml to 2 quarts tap water) cleaning the wound
Charcoal (compressed Binds stomach poisons 5 g per 10 pounds Orally Keep at least 30
activated charcoal) of body weight tablets available;
give once, and only
under the direction
of a veterinarian
Chlorhexidine solution Antiseptic Dilute to 0.05 percent Topically As prescribed for
(Nolvasan and others) (25 ml to 2 quarts, 1.9 l, tap water) cleaning the wound
Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) For motion sickness 2 to 4mg per pound of body weight Orally Every eight hours
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Hydrogen peroxide (3%) Induce vomiting 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds Orally May repeat every
of body weight 15 to 30 minutes
(3 times only)
1 Kaolin and pectin (beware: some For persistent diarrhea ⁄2 to 1 ml per pound of body weight Orally Every 6 hours
formulations contain salicylates) (or 1 to 2 teaspoons per 10 pounds)
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