Ultimate Warrior's Bulldogs

Medicines

Be a Responsible Pet Owner

Please note:
We are not veterinarians nor do we claim to be. Nothing here is meant to replace what your veterinarian says. Always consult with your veterinarian first. This list is provided as a guide only!

NOT SAFE

(If a drug is NOT listed here, please do not assume it is safe to give to your dog, always consult your veterinarian first)

Other common medicines and so called social "drugs" which definitely should not be given by owners to their pets are :
* Paracetamol
* Ibuprofen
* Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
* Alcohol of any kind
* Benzocaine
* The laxative phenolphthalein
* Iron supplements
* Vitamin D supplements
* Nebuliser medications prescribed for asthma
* Drugs used to control "fits" e.g. phenytoin (toxic in Cats)
* Chocolate, Coffee, and tea (due to the caffeine content)
* Onions, Raisins, etc
* Cannabis or any other illegal drug.

All of the above have been documented to cause serious illness - and are potentially fatal .

The message is - NEVER assume what is safe for you and your children is safe for your pet - the chances are it isn't.

SAFE
Household Medications for Pets

The following is a list of common household human medications that can be used on pets. These Medications can be especially useful if you can't reach a veterinarian.

Product	Common Usage	Canine (dog) Dosage	Feline (cat) Dosage
Buffered Aspirin	pain relife, anti-inflammatory	5 mg per lg. every 12 hours	not recommended
Vitamin B	appetite stimulant	1/2 to 2ml subcutaneously every 24 hours	1/2 to 2ml subcutaneously every 24 hours
Benadryl	treats allergies, itching etc.	1/2mg per lb. every 8 hours (max dose 2mg per lb.)	same as canine dose
Dramamine	reduces motion (car) sickness	up to 50mg every 8 hours	up to 10mg every 8 hours
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%	used to induce vomiting after accidential ingestion of poison	10ml by mouth every 15 minutes	same as canine dose
Pepto Bismol	for diarrhea, vomiting & anti-gas	1 tsp per 5 lbs every 6 hours	not recommended
Di Gel Liquid	antacid and anti-gas	up to 4 tbs every 8 hours	up to 2 tbs every 8 hours
Mineral Oil	eliminates constipation	up to 4 tbs daily	up to 2 tbs daily
Kaopectate	relieves diarrhea	1 ml per lb. every 2 hours	same as canine dose
Epinephrine 1:1000	used to treat reactions following medications, insect bites & stings	1/10 to 1/2ml intramuscular or subcutaneously	1/10 to 2/10ml intramuscular or subcutaneously

Antibiotic Dosages for Pets

The following is a list of common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Recommended dosages and common usage's are included. Please follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.

Product	Common Usage	Canine (dog) Dosage	Feline cat) Dosage
Amoxicillin	Fight bacterial infection	5 mg per lb. ev ery 12 hours	5 mg per lb. daily
Ampicillian	Fight bacterial infection	10 mg per lb. every 6 hours	same as canine dose
Tetracycline	Fight bacterial infection	10 mg per lb. every 8 hours	same as canine dose
PEN BP-48	Fight bacterial infection	1 cc per 20lbs subcutaneously every 48 hours	not recommended
Penicillian i300,000 units/mil	Fight bacterial infection	1 ml per 30 lbs.	same as canine dose

1 cc = 1 mL
"cc" is an improper abbreviation for cm^3
"liter" is a special name for 1 dm^3 (SI Brochure). 1 dm^3 = 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm = 1000 cm^3.
But 1 L = 1000 mL (SI Brochure, milli- prefix definition)
Therefore 1000 mL must equal 1000 cm^3,
and 1 mL = 1 cm^3 = 1 cc, even if cc is incorrect.

First Aid Kit for Your Dog

Please keep a decal of how many pets and what they are, you have inside your home encase of a fire Important Phone Numbers Veterinary clinic phone number and directions to the clinic Emergency clinic phone number and directions Poison control center phone numbers Equipment and Supplies Muzzle, or roll of gauze for making a muzzle Magnifying glass Scissors Tweezers Nail clippers and metal nail file Styptic powder or sticks, Kwik Stop, or cornstarch Penlight Nylon slip leash Eye dropper or oral syringe Cotton swabs Cotton balls Clean towels - cloth and paper Rectal thermometer Lubricant such as mineral oil or KY Jelly (without spermicide) Disposable gloves Syringes of various sizes Needle-nose pliers or hemostats Grease-cutting dish soap Bitter Apple or other product to discourage licking Pet carrier Towel or blanket to use as a stretcher, another to keep your dog warm during transport (some pharmacies and camping outlets carry a thermal blanket) Cold packs and heat packs (wrap in towel before using) Stethoscope

Bandaging Materials Square gauze of various sizes - some sterile Non-stick pads First aid tape - both paper (easily comes off of skin) and adhesive types Bandage rolls - gauze and Vetwrap Band-Aids (for humans) Nutritional Support Rehydrating solution such as Gatorade or Pedialyte Nutritional supplement such as Nutri-Cal, Vitacal, or Nutristat High sugar source: Karo syrup Medicines* Wound disinfectant such as Betadine or Nolvasan Triple antibiotic ointment for skin Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment for eyes, e.g., Terramycin Eye wash solution Sterile saline Anti diarrheal medicine such as Pet Pectate Buffered or canine aspirin Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions Cortisone spray or cream, such as Itch Stop Ear cleaning solution Hydrogen peroxide (used to make a dog vomit) Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons (consult your veterinarian before using) *Watch the expiration dates on any medication, and replace as needed.

Always consult your Veterinarian

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