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Money Saving Tip 41: OTC Pet Remedie . . .
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Money Saving Tip #41: OTC Pet Remedies
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
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