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Product	Canine Dosage	Feline Dosage	Common Use
Buffered Aspirin	5 mg per pound every 12 hrs.	Not recommended	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.	not recommended	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.
Product	Canine Dosage	Feline Dosage	Common Use
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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