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Medication Finder
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on commonly used
medication for your pet
Ever wondered if you could
use aspirin? Common
over-the-counter medicines
that can be used safely.
Every medication has a potential to react with any
other medication your pet is currently on, so
ALWAYS ask your veterinarian before giving any
human medicine to your pet. Some drugs are
contraindicated in certain illness, so always ask for
your veterinarian's recommendations.
The Web Pet Doctor does not endorse using any
medication without a veterinarian's approval. Please
contact your pet's doctor for appropriate doses.
Over the Counter Medications
Toxic to Dogs and Cats
  • Tylenol
  • Advil
  • Motrin
  • Aleve
**NEVER give these medications to
your pet! Call your veterinarian
immediately if your pet has ingested
any of the above drugs!
Medications Safe to Administer
  • Aspirin (use sparingly and only
    use buffered aspirin)
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Tums
  • Tagamet
  • Pepcid
  • Zantac
  • Pepto-Bismol (not in cats)
  • Imodium (not in cats)
  • KaoPectate
  • Chlor-Trimeton
  • Tavist
  • Ipecac
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Dramamine  
  • Milk of Magnesia