Several human medicines are effective for cats and dogs. The dosages are, of course, lower because the pets are smaller. It’s always a good idea to call your vet before giving your pet any type of human medicine to be sure it is safe and will work for your pet’s condition. Be sure you tell your vet of any other medications your pet is taking at the time in case there could be interactions.
- A&D Ointment — Antibacterial ointment for scrapes and wounds.
Dogs & Cats: Apply thin coating 3-4 times a day for 7-10 days. - Anbesol — Topical anesthetic for mouth pain.
Dogs: Dab on liquid with cotton swab once or twice a day for up to 2 days.
Cats: Do not use more than one time. - Aveeno Oatmeal Medicated Bath — For soothing itchy skin.
Dogs & Cats: Use as bath rinse as often as 3 times a week. - Benadryl — Antihistamine.
Dogs & Cats: 1 mg per lb every 6-8 hours. - Betadine Skin Cleanser — Antiseptic liquid soap for cleansing on or around wounds.
Dogs & Cats: Use full strength to wash affected area. - Betadine Solution — Antiseptic solution for flushing or soaking injured area.
Dogs & Cats: Dilute with distilled water to the color of weak tea, then apply. - Bufferin — Pain reliever.
Dogs: 10-25 mg per 2.2 lb two or three times a day.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Burow’s Solution — Topical antiseptic.
Dogs & Cats: Moisten cotton ball and apply to wound. - Caladryl — Soothing topical lotion for pain and itching.
Dogs & Cats: Paint on sore area. - Cortaid — Anti-itch cream.
Dogs & Cats: Apply once or twice daily as needed. - Desitin — Soothing ointment.
Dogs & Cats: Rub on affected area. - Dramamine — For car sickness, nausea.
Dogs: 2-4mg per lb 3 times a day.
Cats: 1/4 of 50-mg Tablet (12.5 mg) once a day. - Dulcolax — For constipation.
Dogs: 5- to 20-mg tablet once a day or 1/2 to 2 pediatric suppositories (10 mg) once a day.
Cats: 5-mg tablet once a day or 1/2 pediatric suppository once a day. - Epsom Salts — Soothing soak for irritated, itchy skin.
Dogs: 1 cup per gal of water, then soak affected area.
Cats: 1 cup per 2 gal of water, then soak affected area. - Hypo Tears — Eye lubricant.
Dogs & Cats: Apply 4-12 times a day. - Iodine — Topical antiseptic.
Dogs & Cats: Paint on wound. - Ipecac Syrup — Emetic to promote vomiting.
Dogs: 1 tsp per 20 lb, up to 3 tsp.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Kaopectate — For diarrhea.
Dogs: 1/2 – 1 tsp per 5 lb, to a maximum of 2 Tbsp every 8 hours.
Cats: Not recommended for cats since the formula was changed. - Lanacane — Topical anesthetic.
Dogs: Apply to sore area with gauze pad.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Massengill Disposable Douche — Odor neutralizer for skunk spray, body odor.
Dogs & Cats: Mix 2 oz per gal of water, use as a soak for 15 min, then bath as usual. - Metamucil (unflavored) — For constipation.
Dogs: 1 tsp per 10-25 lb, mixed in food.
Cats: 1/2 tsp (small cat) to 1 tsp (large cat), mixed in food. - Mylanta Liquid — For digestive upset, gas.
Dogs: 15 lbs or less — 3 Tbsp; 16-50 lbs — 4 Tbsp; 51 lb or more — 6 Tbsp.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Neosporin — For preventing wound infection.
Dogs & Cats: Apply 3-5 times daily as needed. - Pedialyte — For dehydration.
Dogs & Cats: Mix 50/50 with water, offer as much as dog or cat wants. - Pepcid AC — For vomiting.
Dogs: 5 mg per 10 lb once or twice a day.
Cats: 2.5mg or 1/4 of a 10mg tablet ONCE a day - Pepto-Bismol — For diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, vomiting.
Dogs: 0.5 ml per lb or 1/2-1 tsp per 5 lb, to a maximum of 30 ml or 2 Tbsp up to 3 times per day, or 1 tablet per 15 lb up to 3 times per day.
Cats: DO NOT USE - Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia — For constipation.
Dogs: 2-4 tsp per 5 lb every 6 hours.
Cats: 1/2-1 tsp once a day. - Preparation H — For sore anal area.
Dogs: Apply up to 4 times daily.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Robitussin Pediatric Cough Formula — Cough suppressant.
Dogs & Cats: Ask your vet. - Solarcaine — Topical pain reliever and anesthetic.
Dogs: Apply to sore area once or twice a day for up to 2 days.
Cats: DO NOT USE. - Tylenol — Pain reliever.
Dogs & Cats: Ask your vet. Cats are extremely sensitive to acetaminophen, but dogs can be affected too. - Vicks VapoRub — For congestion.
Dogs & Cats: Smear a small amount on your pet’s chin for easier breathing. - Witch Hazel — Astringent/topical antiseptic.
Dogs & Cats: Dab on affected area.
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reprinted from The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats
Posted on June 4th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet First Aid, Pet Meds/Vaccinations
I have a cat that suffers from dry skin. She scratches herself so bad sometimes she gives herself a rash or makes herself bleed. Patience also loves to sit next to my solar heater which makes it worse. I put neosporin on it and after a while it does help. But I was wondering if I could use some anti itch cream that I have. I don’t have the cortaid that’s listed. I have aveeno and I have smart sorce brand anti itch cream. Could I use this on her without it hurting her when she grooms herself? Whenever we put the neosporin on her we make a cone to put around her head to let it soak in and so it doesn’t hurt her. So I will do the same thing with this I just want to make sure after I take the cone off and she licks it that it wont hurt her.
Thank you so much for your time and help.
Patience also thanks you.
What a cute name — Patience.
You are very smart to consider what effect anything you put on a cat will have on them because they do lick themselves to clean themselves. I’m not sure what ingredients are in what you want to use, so I can’t really say if they would be safe to apply to Patience. Do you know why your cat is so itchy? It would be best if you could target the source — fleas, allergy to her bedding, food allergy — then maybe you could relieve her itching once and for all. Perhaps you could bath her in an oatmeal-based shampoo to sooth her skin and wash away what might be irritating her? Some shampoos have avocado and/or aloe in them that is said to help with itchiness. Or maybe a food additive — like kelp — sprinkled on her food will help.
My female dog is very itchy and irritated around the genitalia area, she is still liking after going to vets, she has been prescribed anti biotics, I am washing the area and applying sudocrem, she seem mores comfortable when walking, she just keeps sitting down, and doesn’t want to go out, not even for her toilet duties, and suggestions please?
Did you get this straightened out? If so, can you share what you did?
NEVER give human meds to any animal unless you have cleared it with your vet. Remember cats groom themselves and if you put anything on them they will eventually lick it off, sorry but some of the advice you have given here is TOXIC to cats. Be wise people….speak to your vet!
The correct dosage for pepcid ac for cats is 2.5mg or 1/4 of a 10mg tablet ONCE a day.
Cheers!
Thank You for this information, not only did you help me but two other members of my family and their pets. Keep it coming!
Thanks ,
Sandy & Baa-boo
Hi one of my dogs bruiser is a 40 kilo rottwieler x american staffy and for the past 2 years duing the winter season his outside toe and nail is becoming infected, last year our vet removered is nail leaving just enough to allow regrowth and with the help of antibiotics fixed the problem momentarily, it returns several time during the season, the other problem besides that is I have recently lost my job and simply can not afford the vet fee or the pain relieve meds and antibiotcs needed is there a safe alternative or human antibiotic that I can give to bruiser thank you
Can you tell me what meds/antibiotics Bruiser was on previously?
Sorry about Bruiser, & i see its been a while hope hes doing ok? I would soak his paw as much as he will let you ( once a day in a bucket or tupper ware thing in really warm water w/ epsom salt, dry apply BAG BALM” really works wonders on everything. Then follow the pain advise they give. Really hope all is well w/ you & yours
What about Senna for constipitation?
From MariaO @catanddogdoctor on Twitter:
Tylenol is extremely toxic to cats!
Bufferin can cause gastric ulcers and kidney liver damage
Thnsk for posting this info!
For nausea and.or car sickness give your dog a gingersnap or two about a half hour before a trip in the car, It really works!