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Disclaimer!
Although these medications are sold over the counter, it is important to remember that NO drug is 100% safe for every dog and cat. Therefore, do not administer any of these medications to your pet without first consulting your veterinarian. Each individual pet has unique medical considerations, and while these medications are safe for the majority of the pet population as listed, there are significant exceptions!
Diphenhydramine (available generically and under the brand Benadryl) for DOGS & CATS
| Weight of pet in pounds | Amount to give two to three times a day |
| 9-19 | 12.5 mg (1 childrens 1/2 adult) |
| 20-35 | 25 mg (1 adult) |
| 36-59 | 50 mg (2 adult) |
| 60-80 | 75 mg (3 adult) |
| Over 80 | 100 mg (4 adult) |
Loratadine 10 mg tablets (available generically and under the brand Claritin) for DOGS
| Weight of pet in pounds | Amount to give one to two times daily |
| 1-20 | 1/4 tablet |
| 21-40 | 1/2 tablet |
| 41-60 | 3/4 tablet |
| 61-80 | 1 tablet |
| Over 80 | 1 and 1/4 tablet |
Cetirizine 10 mg tablets (available generically and under the brand Zyrtec) for DOGS & CATS
| Weight in pounds | Amount to give one to two times daily |
| 10-15 | 1/2 tablet |
| 16-30 | 1/2 tablet |
| 31-60 | 1 whole tablet |
| 61-80 | 1 1/2 tablets |
Famotidine 10 mg tablets (available generically and under the brand Pepsid) for DOGS & CATS
| Weight of pet in pounds | Amount to give one to two times daily |
| 1-20 | 1/4 tablet |
| 21-40 | 1/2 tablet |
| 41-60 | 1 tablet |
| 61-80 | 1 1/2 tablets |
| Over 80 | 2 tablets |
Prilosec (Omeprazole) 20 mg tablets for DOGS
| Weight in pounds | Amount to give ONCE daily |
| 1-20 | 1/4 tablet |
| 21-40 | 1/2 tablet |
| 41-70 | 3/4 tablet |
| Over 90 | 1 tablet |
Bonine (Meclizine) 25 mg tablets for DOGS & CATS
| Weight of pet in pounds | Amount to give once daily |
| 1-20 | 1/4 tablet |
| 21-40 | 1/2 tablet |
| 41-60 | 1 tablet |
| 61-80 | 1 1/2 tablets |
| Over 80 | 2 tablets |
Loperamide 2 mg tablets (available generically and under brand Immodium) for DOGS
| Weight in pounds | Amount to give ONE time only |
| 1-20 | 1/2 tablet |
| 21-45 | 1 tablet |
| 46-65 | 1.5 tablets |
| Over 65 | 2 tablets |
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