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Human Medication in Canine Sizes
Human Medication in Canine Sizes
(reprinted from the Straight Scoop Newsletter) The following common
human household products can be used on a dog in an emergency
situation if you are unable to contact a veterinarian. You may also
want to add a few of the items below to your canine first aid kit in
case you are away from your home when an emergency occurs. Take
note, many of the items have a weight specification and dosage
recommendation. This information is not intended as a complete guide
on how to use human medications on dogs, nor should it be used
instead of seeking veterinarian help.
All information below came from Jamie
DeBenetto’s web site. It was originally gathered from the "Doctors
Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats" and from various other
sources.
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Antihistamines: Benadryl, Sominex,
and Waldryl are best. Used for relief of allergies, insect
bites, and itching. DO NOT USE FOR SNAKE BITES. 2mg per pound of
dog every 8-12 hours.
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Antibiotic Ointments: Neosporin,
Bacitracin, Panolog, Bactoderm are best. Used to protect wounds,
fight infection, kill bacteria, and speed healing. Uses as much
as needed. After you apply any ointment, keep an eye on your pup
to make sure he or she doesn’t lick it off. If needed, loosely
wrap the area.
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Aloe Vera: Used to treat burns,
including sunburns, hot spots, and acne. Buffered Aspirin:
Ascriptin, Bufferin and Ecotrin are best. Do not use Ibuprofen,
Acetaminophen, Tylenol, or Naproxen Sodium, they are harmful to
dogs. READ THE LABEL. Used as a fever and pain reducer and as an
anti-inflammatory. 325mg per 50lbs. of dog every 12 hours. Have
the dog take it with food if possible. NOTE: Normal dog
temperature is 100.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cough medicines: Products with
dextromethorphan as an active ingredient like Robitussin Maximum
Strength Cough Syrup are best. BE CAREFUL to use cough medicine
with only dextromethorphan as the active ingredient. Not those
containing other drugs, like aspirin or acetaminophen, which may
be harmful to dogs.
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Dramamine: Used to relieve motion
sickness. Large dogs can have up to 50mg and small dogs up to 12
and ½ mg. Best if given about an hour before traveling.
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Electrolytes: Gatorade, Power Aid
and Pedialyte are best. Used to treat dehydration. Allow the dog
to drink as much as they want, but not too quickly. Licking ice
cubes is also a good way to treat dehydration.
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Flour: Can be used as a coagulant
incase you slip when trimming nails or for cuts and scratches.
Uses enough to stop the bleeding.
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Hydrogen Peroxide 3%: Used to induce
vomiting, clean wounds, clean ears, and deskunk a dog. If you
are sure your dog has ingested something lethal, induce vomiting
by giving 1 tablespoon per 10lbs. of dog once or twice. Do not
exceed two doses, as it can be harmful to your pup. DO NOT use
ipecac syrup for vomiting, it is toxic to pets. To remove skunk
spray, mix 1 teaspoon liquid soap and ¼ cup baking soda in one
quart of hydrogen peroxide. Rub into dog’s fur then rinse.
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Honey: Used to treat heat exhaustion
or in case of prolonged stress and or seizures. Sugar cubes and
Karo syrup are also good.
Kaopectate and Pepto Bismal: Used to stop and give relief of
vomiting, diarrhea and or up set stomach. For Kaopectate use 1
teaspoon per 10lbs. of dog every 4-6 hours. For Pepto use 1
teaspoon per 20lbs. of dog every 4-6 hours.
Massengill douche: Also a good skunk odor remover.
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Metamucil: Used for constipation.
For small dogs use ½ a teaspoon a couple times a day, and for
large dogs use up to 2 teaspoons twice a day.
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Mineral Oil: Used for constipation
and ear mite relief. Give your canine buddy up to 4 tablespoons
a day for constipation. To combat ear mites, once a day heat
some oil until it’s warm to the touch. Then put a couple of
drops in the ear canal. Repeat for at least one month. Olive oil
mixed with garlic can also be used as an ear mite remedy. Crush
a few garlic cloves and let them soak in olive oil overnight.
Then, remove the garlic, heat the oil until it’s warm to the
touch and, as with the mineral oil, place a couple drops in your
dog’s ear canal. Repeat about every other day or so, for at
least one month.
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Oat bran and Canned Pumpkin: Also
for constipation relief. Add a teaspoon or two of either to your
dogs food everyday until bowel movements are regular again.
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Saline: Used to sterilize tools,
hands, cuts, bandages, etc…. Also, saline can be used to wash
out dog’s eyes and mouths if needed.
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Tea/Tannic acid: Used to speed
heeling and sooth hot spots. A strong black or green tea works
best. Once it is brewed and cooled down, apply it to the
infected area.
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Witch Hazel: Used to treat burns,
especially sunburn. Soak a cotton ball or bit of gauze in this
cooling liquid and apply it to the damaged area several times a
day.
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