Golden State Bull Terrier Club

The majority of pet owners are unaware of the dangers of "prescribing" their own medications to treat animals. We have been cautioned often against taking matters into our own hands when the health of our animal friends is at stake. However, without jeopardizing our animal's safety or well-being, veterinarians agree that, when the necessary precautions are taken, certain human medications can be given for the temporary relief of an animal's minor ailments or conditions.

In ANY situation where a condition persists for 2 days, a visit to the veterinarian is recommended. Anytime you are unsure about a medication, the wisest course of action is to forget about home treatment altogether and take your animal to the vet without delay.

Here are some medications found in most home medicine cabinets, the conditions they are used to treat, whether safe for your Bully, and the recommended dosage to give.

WHAT IT IS WHAT IT DOES WHO CAN TAKE IT HOW MUCH TO USE
Aspirin (buffered) Relieves pain, reduces inflammation Bully - Yes Up to 5 mg/lb every 12 hours
Benedryl Relieves itching/allergies Bully - Yes Up to 2 mg/lb every 8 hours
Dramamine Relieves car sickness/motion sickness Bully - Yes Up to 4 mg/lb every 8 hours
Hydrogen peroxide 3% Induces vomiting after ingesting poison Bully - Yes 5 mi. by mouth every 10 minutes
Di-Gel Liquid Anti-gas/antacid Bully - Yes Up to 4 Tbsps every 8 hours
Kaopectate Controls diarrhea Bully - Yes 1 mi/lb every 6 hours
Mineral Oil Relieves constipation Bully - Yes Up to 4 Tbsps a day
Pepto-Bismol Relieves stomach gas/vomiting/diarrhea Bully - Yes 1 tsp/5 lbs. every 6 hours
Robitussin Soothes kennel cough Bully - Yes Small size: 1/4-1/2 tsp every 4 hours
Large size: 1 tsp every 4 hours
Tylenol Should NEVER be given to any dog. Bully - No
Antibiotics (of any sort) Do not give these without specific instructions from your veterinarian

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WHAT IT IS	WHAT IT DOES	WHO CAN TAKE IT	HOW MUCH TO USE
Aspirin (buffered)	Relieves pain, reduces inflammation	Bully - Yes	Up to 5 mg/lb every 12 hours
Benedryl	Relieves itching/allergies	Bully - Yes	Up to 2 mg/lb every 8 hours
Dramamine	Relieves car sickness/motion sickness	Bully - Yes	Up to 4 mg/lb every 8 hours
Hydrogen peroxide 3%	Induces vomiting after ingesting poison	Bully - Yes	5 mi. by mouth every 10 minutes
Di-Gel Liquid	Anti-gas/antacid	Bully - Yes	Up to 4 Tbsps every 8 hours
Kaopectate	Controls diarrhea	Bully - Yes	1 mi/lb every 6 hours
Mineral Oil	Relieves constipation	Bully - Yes	Up to 4 Tbsps a day
Pepto-Bismol	Relieves stomach gas/vomiting/diarrhea	Bully - Yes	1 tsp/5 lbs. every 6 hours
Robitussin	Soothes kennel cough	Bully - Yes	Small size: 1/4-1/2 tsp every 4 hours Large size: 1 tsp every 4 hours
Tylenol	Should NEVER be given to any dog.	Bully - No
Antibiotics (of any sort)	Do not give these without specific instructions from your veterinarian