SAFE Over-the-Counter Medications

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.

• Benadryl

  • Uses: allergy, itching

  • Dosage: 1 mg per pound

• Baby aspirin

  • Uses: pain, inflammation

  • Dosage: 81-243 mg (1-3 pills)

• Dramamine

  • Uses: motion sickness

  • Dosage: 12.5-50 mg (1-4 pills)

• Pepto Bismol

  • Uses: indigestion, nausea, diarrhea

  • Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 20 pounds

• Robitussin

  • Uses: coughing, hacking

  • 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds

• Hydrogen Peroxide

  • Uses: induce vomiting after inducing toxic substance

  • Dosage: 5-15 mL

• Imodium

  • Uses: diarrhea

  • Dosage: 1 mg per pound

• Hydrocortisone cream

  • Uses: itching

  • Dosage: pea-sized rubbed on topically