Doggy Meds!

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Many human medications can be used safely on dogs. It is important to check with your veterinarian for dosages and safety before administering any medication. This is particularly important in very small dogs because it is easy for them to overdose.

These human medications are commonly found in people's homes and are safe for dogs. Your vet can tell you the exact dose needed for your specific pet but here are some common human medicines that benefit dogs.

30 Common Human Medicines for Dogs

  • A & D Ointment: antibacterial for scrapes and wounds.

  • Anbesol: topical anesthetic for mouth pain

  • Artificial Tears: eye lubricant

  • Aveeno Oatmeal Bath: soothing rinse for itchy skin

  • Benadryl: antihistamine for bug bites-also makes pets sleepy

  • Betadine: antiseptic for cleansing/soaking wounds or injuries

  • Bufferin or Baby Aspirin: pain relief• Burow's solution: topical antiseptic

  • Caladryl: soothing topical for pain or itching

  • Cortaid: anti-itch cream

  • Desitin: for skin inflammation

  • Dramamine: helpful for car sickness, nausea

  • Dulcolax: for constipation

  • Epsom salts: for soothing soak for sore paws

  • Ipecac Syrup: to make dog vomit

  • Kaopectate: to control diarrhea

  • Lanacane: topical anesthetic

  • Massengill Disposable Douche: body odor/skunk spray• Metamucil (unflavored): for constipation

  • Mylanta Liquid: for digestive problems and/or gas•

  • Neosporin: to help prevent wound infection

  • Pedialyte: counteracts dehydration

  • Pepcid AC: to control vomiting

  • Pepto-Bismol: for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

  • Phillips' Milk of Magnesia: for constipation

  • Preparation H: soothes sore bottom

  • Robitussin Pediatric Cough Formula: cough suppressant

  • Solarcaine: topical anesthetic, helpful for sunburn

  • Vicks VapoRub: for congestion

  • Witch hazel: topical antiseptic

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