Over the Counter Medicines

 

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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
 

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