Here are some dog-friendly and safe over-the-counter medications you can give to your pup!
*Please note: Always start off with small doses; you can always give more later on.
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Benadryl
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Uses: allergy, itching
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Dosage: 1 mg per pound
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Baby aspirin
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Uses: pain, inflammation
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Dosage: 81-243 mg (1-3 pills)
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Dramamine
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Uses: motion sickness
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Dosage: 12.5-50 mg (1-4 pills)
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Pepto Bismol
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Uses: indigestion, nausea, diarrhea
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Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds
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Robitussin
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Uses: coughing, hacking
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1 teaspoon per 15 pounds
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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Uses: induce vomiting after inducing toxic substance
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Dosage: 5-15 mL
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Imodium
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Uses: diarrhea
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Dosage: 1 mg per pound
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Hydrocortisone cream
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Uses: itching
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Dosage: pea-sized rubbed on topically
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