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Household Medications for Pets The following is a list of human medications commonly found in the household. These same products can be used in pets and are especially useful if you can't reach a veterinarian immediately. Listed below are some dosages and common usages. Product Canine Dosage Feline Dosage Common Use Buffered Aspirin 5 mg per pound every 12 hr not recommended pain relief, anti-inflammatory Vitamin B 1/2 to 2 ml subcutaneously every 24 hr 1/2 to 1 ml subcutaneously every 24 hr used as an appetite stimulant Benadryl up to 2 mg per pound every 8 hr same as canine dosage treat allergies, itching, etc. Dramamine up to 50 mg every 8 hr up to 10 mg every 8 hr used to suppress motion (car) sickness Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 10 ml by mouth every 15 min same as canine dosage 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 subcutaneously every 24 hr used to treat reactions following insect stings, bites, or medications Pepto Bismol 1 tsp per 5 pounds every 6 hr not recommended used to relieve vomiting or stomach gas, diarrhea Di Gel Liquid up to 4 tbs every 8 hr up to 2 tbs every 8 hr antacid and anti gas Mineral Oil up to 4 tbs daily up to 2 tsp daily used to eliminate constipation Tylenol (acetamenophin) not recommended not recommended This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page Last updated 11/25/07 Comments or suggestions should be directed to the Webmaster