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09-07-2008, 01:12 PM | #1 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | Home Drug Dosages for Dogs and Cats Home Emergency Kit for Dogs and Cats Drug dosages taken from Veterinary Forum, October 2001 1. Thermometer: Use Vaseline or mineral oil as a lubricant and take the temperature in the rectum. Normal temperature: DOGS = 100.0 — 102.0, CATS = 101.5 — 102.5 2. Anti-diarrheals: Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) DOGS: 1 ml per 5 pounds up to 4 times per day. Note: May cause dark stools. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. Imodium A-D (Loperamide 2 mg Tablets or 1 mg/5 ml liquid) DOGS: 1-2 ml of liquid per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 50 pounds orally up to 3 times a day. Kaopectate (Kaolin-pectin) DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally 3-4 times per day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. 3) Pain relievers: Buffered Aspirin (325 mg Adult tablets of 65 mg Baby Aspirin) DOGS: 15 pounds or less — gve 1/4 adult or 1 baby aspirin orally once or twice a day . 15-30 pounds — give 1/2 adult tablet orally once or twice a day. 30 pounds or more — give I adult tablet orally 1-2 times a day! CATS: Do not use aspirin in cats! Orudis (Ketoprofen 12.5 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Use with care in pets with kidney problems! DOGS: 5-10 pounds — give 1’4 tablet orally once a day. 10-25 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once a day. 25-50 pounds — give 1 tablet orally once a day. Over 50 pounds — give 2 tablets orally once a day. CATS: 1/4 -1/2 tablet orally once a day. DO NOT USE Tylenol (‘Acetaminophen), Advil (‘Ibuprofen) orAleve (Naproxen)! 4) Antacids: Tagamet-HB 2000 (Cimetidine 200 mg Tablets) DOGS: 10-20 pounds — give 114 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 20-40 pounds give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Give 1/4 tablet orally’2-3 times a day. Pepcid A_c (Famotidine 10 mg Tablets) DOGS: Under 10 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally once or twice a day. 10-20 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. 20-40 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 1-2 times a day Over 40 pounds — give 1 1/2 tablet orally 1-2 times a day. CATS: Give 172-I tablet orally once a day. Zantac 75 (Ranitidine 75 mg Tablets) DOGS: 20-40 pounds — give 1/4 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. 40-70 pounds — give 1/2 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. Over 70 pounds — give 1 tablet orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. 5) Antitussives: Robitussin DM (Dextromorphan 10 iTlg/5 ml DOGS: 2 1/2-5 ml (1/2-1 teaspoon) per 10 pounds orally 3 times a day for cough. CATS: Only use under veterinary supervision. 6) Antihistarnines: Benadryl (Diphenhydramine 25 mg Tablets or 12.5 mg/5 ml liquid) May cause drowsiness or hyper-excitability! DOGS: 4-8 ml per 10 pounds or 1-2 tablets per 25 pounds orally 2-3 times a day. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Chlor-Trimeton 4-Hour Allergy (Chiorpheniramine 4 mg Tablets) DOGS: 1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day. CATS: 1/2 tablet orally once or twice a day. 7) Laxatives: Metamucil (Psyllium) DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons sprinkled on or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. CATS: 1/2-1 1/2 teaspoons sprinkled or or mixed into food. Give once or twice a day. Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium hydroxide) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not use in heart patients! DOGS: 5-10 nfl (1-2 teaspoons) orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-5 ml (1/4-1 teaspoon) orally once or twice a day. Ducolax (Bisacodyl 10 mg Tablets) CAUTION: Do not use long term! Do not crush tablets! DOGS: 1-2 tablets orally, or 1-3 pediatric suppositories rectally once a day. CATS: 1 tablet orally, or 1 pediatric suppository rectally once a day. Unsweetened canned pumpkin DOGS: 1-6 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally once or twice a day. NEVER USE Ex-Lax (‘Phenolophatein) or Fleet enemas (Phosphate solutions)! 8) Emetics: Hydrogen Peroxide DOGS: 5-25 ml (1-5 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting. CATS: Same dose as for dogs. Syrup Ipecac DOGS: 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) per 10 pounds orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting CATS: 1-2 teaspoons orally repeated every 15 minutes, if necessary, to induce vomiting 9) Antiemetics: Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate 50 rng Tablets) DOGS: 1/4-1 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness or vomiting. CATS: 1/4 tablet orally 1-3 times a day for motion sickness. 10) Karo Syrup: Use in small breed dogs to treat for low blood sugar. Give a few drops on the tongue or gums if your pet is suddenly week and has not eaten for a while CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IF NO RESPONSE IS SEEN WITHIN 5 MINUTES! 11) Miscellaneous: Neosporin or Aloe for minor cuts and scrapes. Cotton balls, bandage material and tape for treating wounds, If your pet has been injured and is very painful, you may need to use a piece of cloth or an old belt to tic around the muzzle to prevent biting. Heavy towels or pillow cases can be used to transport cats. Never feed pets ham, chocolate, or onions — they cause life-threatening illness! |
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09-07-2008, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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| Great post
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09-07-2008, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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09-07-2008, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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09-07-2008, 02:17 PM | #5 |
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| Thanks for this information,this could really come in handy |
09-07-2008, 02:23 PM | #6 |
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| Thanks much. I caution people to read the label on the Kaopectate. I heard they changed their formula and the new formula is not safe for pets.
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09-07-2008, 02:26 PM | #7 |
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| My Vet said the same thing
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09-07-2008, 02:38 PM | #8 |
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| Wonderful information...I'm going to print this and post it on my bulletin board!!!
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09-07-2008, 02:45 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Great post, don't know where you got it, but have you checked it for accuracy, or at least know if the source is excellent. I don't know enough about any of this to even know. Thanks so much, it should definitely be made a sticky.
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09-07-2008, 02:59 PM | #10 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | ALWAYS check with your vet before administrating ANY drug! I received this in an email from another group and wanted to share this info. |
09-07-2008, 07:38 PM | #11 |
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| Those treatments have been out for years and some are not good for dogs. Most people use an ear thermometer for safty reasons. It isn't a really good idea to give dogs any type of medication without a Vets. consent. You may be covering up a problem that should be handled by a Vet.
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