For the past two days I have been mega sick, like hug a toilet sick. Which got me thinking… Can you pass a cold/sickness to your pets? Also, if they do get sick, are there any medications that you would have around the house that you could give your pet?
Between dogs and humans, there have been no viruses passed from human to dog to date. However, between cats and humans there have been reports of viruses passing between the two. An example of this is the H1N1 virus was found in cats in the States. Also, cats and cats can get sick from each other that are similar to a cold, but good news, humans can’t catch those viruses.
So, let’s say you got sick and you notice your cat getting sick; is there anything that you can give your cat out of your medicine closet? Please remember, always consult your vet and it is always best to use medicine for cats, this list is only to be used if you need a last resort until you can get to a vet. In alphabetical order:
- Anbesol: can be used only ONCE for mouth / teeth pain
- Benadryl: half (1/2) MG per POUND – a 12 pound cat can have 6 mg – every 8 hours – for allergies/itching
- Calamine Lotion: rub a thin amount to sore / itchy (outer) skin for temporary relief
- Cortaid / Hydrocortisone Cream: apply no more than twice (2) daily to itchy / sore areas
- Digel Liquid: up to 2 TBS, every 8 hours – for antacid and anti-gas
- Dramamine: give ONE QUARTER (1/4) of a 50 MG tablet – approx. 12 mg – reduces car/motion sickness
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3%): 10ml by mouth, repeat in 15 mins if not vomiting, do not exceed 3 times – used to induce vomiting if ingested poisons
- Kaopectate: 1ML per POUND, every 2 hours – relieves diarrhea
- Metamucil: mix half a teaspoon of powder into a small cat’s food, use a full teaspoon for a larger cat
- Mineral Oil: up to 2 tbs daily – eliminates constipation
- Neosporin / Antibiotic Ointment: can be used no more than four (4) times a day to help prevent infection
- Pedialyte / Gatorade: dilute with 1:1 amounts of water to help with treating dehydration
- Vicks VapoRub: dab a small amount onto your cat’s chin to help ease breathing
Now, what if your dog is getting sick? Can you give your dog any of your medications? Yes, yes you can. In alphabetical order:
- Benadryl: (same with cats) half (1/2) MG per POUND – a 20 pound dog can have 10 mg – every 8 hours – for allergies/itching
- Buffered Asprin: 5MG per POUND, every 12 hours – for pain relief/anti-inflammatory
- Digel Liquid: up to 4 TBS, every 8 hours – for antacid and anti-gas
- Dramamine: up to 50 MG, every 8 hours – reduces car/motion sickness
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3%): 10ml by mouth, repeat in 15 mins if not vomiting, do not exceed 3 times – used to induce vomiting if ingested poisons
- Immodium AD(liquid or tablet): 1ml per LB or 1mg per 20LB, every 8 hours – relieves diarrhea
- Kaopectate: 1ML per POUND, every 2 hours – relieves diarrhea
- Mineral Oil: up to 4 tbs daily – eliminates constipation
- Pedialyte / Gatorade: dilute with 1:1 amounts of water to help with treating dehydration
- Pepto Bismol: 1TSP per 5 lbs or 1 PILL per 20 POUNDS, every 6 hours – used to control diarrhea, vomiting and gas
- Prednisone (by prescription) : check with your vet for dosage information, it is prescribed for inflammation
- Rimadyl (by prescription): check with your vet for dosage information, it is prescribed for arthritis
- Robitussin DM: 1 TSP per 20 POUNDS, every 8-12 hours – used to help with coughing and hacking
- Kaopectate: give 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds to help control diarrhea and vomiting - a 20 pound dog can have 2 teaspoons
- Tagamet / Pepcid AC (Antacids): Check with your vet for dosage information, they are effective at controlling vomiting and acid irritation caused by ulcers
NEVER GIVE YOUR PET IBUPROFEN OR TYLENOL!!!
Always try to check with your vet before you give your pet any medication, but if you are out of options, these are great options until you can get to a vet!!
Xoxo P
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