Common Dosages of Human Medication for Dogs

[sid]

nota bene:
DO NOT MEDICATE YOUR DOG WITHOUT VETERINARY SUPERVISION
Please consult your vet before using any of the information below.

Information I have found online, that I find useful. I am NOT A VET, but it is my reference I use.

I use 10mg/lb. of body weight twice a day for aspirin.

(Enteric coated aspirin is not recommended in dogs because about half
the time the coating isn't digested and the aspirin is excreted whole in the stool.)

Mike Richards, DVM

Benadryl 1-2mg per lb, every 8 hrs (65lb dog, 2-4 25mg tablets every 8 hrs)

aspirin 5 mg per lb every 12 hrs (1 325mg tablet per 65lb dog per 12 hrs)

hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting) 1-3 tsp every 10 min until dog vomits

Pepto Bismol 1 tsp per 5lb per 6 hours (3-4 tbsp per 65 lb dog per 6 hrs)

Kaopectate 1 ml per 1 lb per 2 hours (3-4 tbsp per 65 lb dog, 2 hrs)

immodium 1 mg per 15 lbs 1-2 times daily

mineral oil (as a laxative) 5-30 ml per day - Do not use long-term

[Laurie]

Thanks again sid. Another great post.

However, I do think people should consult a vet before giving peroxide to induce vomit. Some things will do more damage coming back up and may need to be removed in other ways. This is just my opinion.

[sid]

Thanks again sid. Another great post.

However, I do think people should consult a vet before giving peroxide to induce vomit. Some things will do more damage coming back up and may need to be removed in other ways. This is just my opinion.

You're absolutely right. I've added that disclaimer at the top.