Here's a list of common over-the-counter medications that can be used as Home Pet Remedies. As always, its a good idea to check with your veterinarian before using any home remedy on your dog or cat. Avoid using multi-symptom medications in pets. Where applicable, always use single ingredient medications.

1 teaspoon = 5ml                     1 tablespoon = 15ml                     1 gram = 1000mg

Medication                                                   Indication                                       Dosage                 

3% Hydrogen peroxide                       To induce vomiting; wound cleanser     3 tsp/10 lbs (MAX. 10 tsp)

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)   Vomiting; mild diarrhea                      1 tsp/20 lbs (dogs only)     

Kaolin and pectin (NOT Kao-Pectate)    Mild diarrhea                                     1 tsp/10 lbs

Buffered aspirin                                 Fever & inflammation; mild pain          1 adult tablet/60lbs (dogs only)

Famotidine (Pepcid)                           To prevent/treat GI ulcers                   1-10mg tablet/50 lbs

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)               Mild cough; allergies; allergic rxns       1 mg/lb

Vegetable oil                                     Constipation; hairballs                       1 tsp/5 lbs (mixed with food)

Milk of Magnesia                                Vomiting; constipation; poisons          2 tsp/10 lbs 

Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)           Cough                                              1 tsp/35 lbs

Activated charcoal                               Deactivate poisons                            1/2 gram/lb 

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)              Car sickness; nausea                        1 mg/lb   

Benzoyl peroxide gel (2%)                  Localized skin infections/Demodex     Scrub localized lesions twice daily  

Colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)                 Itching; skin inflammation                Apply as conditioner/cool water rinse

Povidone Iodine Solution  (dogs only)  Skin infections; ringworm                  Soak skin/coat for 15 min&rinse well

Saline Nasal Mist                               Nasal congestion/Respiratory disease  Spray into both nostrils as needed