You should not prescribe any kind of drugs for your dog by yourself. Always consult with your veterinarian first. This list is provided as a guide only!
If a drug is NOT listed here, please do not assume it is safe to give to your dog, so always please consult your veterinarian first.
Common medicines and so called social "drugs" which definitely should not be given by owners to their pets are : - Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Alcohol of any kind
- Benzocaine
- The laxative phenolphthalein
- Iron supplements
- Vitamin D supplements
- Nebuliser medications prescribed for asthma
- Drugs used to control "fits" e.g. phenytoin (toxic in cats)
- Caffeine (like coffee and tea)
- Cannabis or any other illegal drug.
Safe Household Medications for pets
The following is a list of common household human medications that can be used on pets. These Medications can be especially useful if you can't reach a veterinarian.
Product | Common Usage | Canine (dog) Dosage |
| Buffered Aspirin | pain relieve, anti-inflammatory | 5 mg per lg. every 12 hours |
| Vitamin B | used as an appetite stimulant | 1/2 to 2ml subcutaneously every 24 hours |
Diphenhydramine
| treats allergies, itching etc. | 1/2mg per lb. every 8 hours (max dose 2mg per lb.) |
| Dramamine | reduces motion (car) sickness | up to 50mg every 8 hours |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 3% | used to induce vomiting after accidental ingestion of poison | 10ml by mouth every 15 minutes |
| Epinephrine 1:1000 | used to treat reactions following medications, insect bites & stings | 1/10 to 1/2ml intramuscular or subcutaneously |
| Pepto Bismol | for diarrhea, vomiting & anti-gas | 1 tsp per 5 lbs every 6 hours |
| Di Gel Liquid | antacid and anti-gas | up to 4 tbs every 8 hours |
| Mineral Oil | eliminates constipation | up to 4 tbs daily |
| Kaopectate | relieves diarrhea | 1 ml per lb. every 2 hours |
| Loratadine | treats allergies, itching etc. | 0.5 mg per 2.2 lbs, Daily
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Antibiotic Dosages for pets
The following is a list of common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Recommended dosages and common usage's are included. Please follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.
Product | Common Usage | Canine (dog) Dosage |
| Amoxicillin | used to fight bacterial infection | 5 mg per lb. every 12 hours |
| Ampicillin | used to fight bacterial infection | 10 mg per lb. every 6 hours |
| Tetracycline | used to fight bacterial infection | 10 mg per lb. every 8 hours |
| PEN BP-48 | used to fight bacterial infection | 1 cc per 20lbs subcutaneously every 48 hours |
| Penicillin i300,000 units/mil | used to fight bacterial infection | 1 ml per 30 lbs. subcutaneously |
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