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My Top 10 List of Over-the-Counter Human Meds That Can Be Used on Pets

  • Pepcid AC (famotidine)
  • Tagamet HB (cimetidine)
  • Aspirin.
  • Artificial tears and other ophthalmic lubricants.
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Zyrtec (cetirizine)
  • Claritin (loratadine)
  • Neosporin and antibiotic gels.
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Small dogs should get 5 milligrams a day, medium-large dogs 10 milligrams with 2 doses per day, and larger dogs can reach 20 milligrams in two 10 milligram doses per day. Zyrtec. Zyrtec is another antihistamine med that is safe for dogs to use. It is an OTC medication that can be bought in your local drug store.
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Common antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) relieve allergy symptoms and allergic reactions. These medications are usually safe for dogs, but they can cause drowsiness or hyperactivity. Tip: Make sure your OTC allergy medicine contains only antihistamine.
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl?), cetirizine (Zyrtec?), and loratadine (Claritin?) are commonly used antihistamines that relieve allergy symptoms or counteract allergic reactions. Antihistamines are usually safe but can make some dogs drowsy and others hyperactive.
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However, not all dogs respond the same to OTC treatments, so check with a veterinarian for suggestions and dosage. Benadryl Diphenhydramine hydrochloride, sometimes sold as Benadryl, is an effective antihistamine and sedative often recommended by veterinarians.
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Several over-the-counter (OTC) human antihistamines can work to help relieve dog allergy symptoms, but we recommend that you consult with your veterinarian before administering any of these medications. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is the most popular antihistamine for humans and can be effective for dogs as well.
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Neosporin (neomycin/ polymyxin/ bacitracin)- is a common antibiotic ointment used in first aid kits that is safe for your dog. It is used to treat minor burns, scratches, or wounds to prevent infection from occurring. Using this ointment after cleaning the wound is safe and effective.
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Other allergy medicines for dogs include: Antihistamines Corticoteroids or other anti-inflammatory drugs Immunotherapy injections Steroid treatments Medicated shampoo
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Famotidine is also used to treat reflux in dogs, to reduce stomach inflammation resulting from kidney failure, and to suppress histamine secretion in dogs with mast cell tumors. It's used often and...

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