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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
That there are no added ingredients like acetaminophen, and follow your veterinarian’s dosing instructions to a tee.You should also keep in mind that even buffered aspirin administered under vet supervision can cause side effects like kidney damage or internal bleeding.Tagamet (Cimetidine)Cimetidine is sometimes prescribed as an extra-label drug in veterinary medicine to treat gastritis, reflux, esophagitis, and for treating mast cell tumors in dogs. It was found to be safe and effective.Although cimetidine is safe to use in most dogs, consult your vet before use as it can interact with a variety of other medicines and cause problems for senior dogs and pets with blood disorders.Responsible use of Tagamet generally does not lead to side effects when used under vet supervision, and it has been used to treat pets very often. However, an overdose of cimetidine can result in tachycardia and respiratory failure in the dog. Prilosec (Omeprazole)Omeprazole can be safely used in dogs with ulcers or excess stomach acid, but only if your vet has approved its use and given you proper dosing instructions.Some studies found it to be more effective than the above-mentioned cimetidine.Dosing of omeprazole for dogs is particularly important because it was developed for human use and has never been officially approved for animal use, even though studies found it to be safe and effective.While it's safe, without a vet check-up and consultation, administering Prilosec to dogs can cause complications by masking other health conditions in pets.Omeprazole can also cause problems when combined with a number of other medications. HydrocortisoneHydrocortisone creams can be used topically on your dog in small amounts for itchy skin, but they should never be used in areas where your dog can lick the cream away because it's toxic. Use an Elizabethan collar to prevent licking until the area has healed.Using hydrocortisone cream should be limited to short periods and you should keep an eye out for side effects like behavior changes, weakness, and nausea.More companies are beginning to use this substance for pet products. You'll find OTC itch creams and skin infection treatments to contain this chemical.It’s always best to use hydrocortisone products that have been developed for dogs rather than using human alternatives that may include toxic additives. Lomotil (Atropine / Diphenoxylate)Lomotil is used by humans to manage diarrhea and it is also used to treat diarrhea and colitis in dogs and cats.Lomotil works by slowing the digestive tract, improving
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