Can humans take dog medications

Answer 1

Do not give any people medications to your dog without consulting a veterinarian. Many things we think of as harmless can seriously damage your dog's organs. Never,ever give Tylenol (acetominophen), Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen) Aleve (naproxen) to your dog. Never share your prescription medications with your dog. A good rule of thumb is to never,ever give any human medication to your dog until you have at least called a vet and gotten the ok. Call before-not after-you give human meds to a dog.

Answer 2

A pet owner should never self diagnose their pet and can always phone their vet or take the pet in to get a proper diagnosis. You can always have the vet tell you what the medication is and get it from your local pharmacy. Just tell them the weight of your dog, but the vet has to let you know what meds the pet needs first.

AnswerFirst of all you should contact your vet before giving you animal any medication. I have used by my vets advice is PeptoBismol when my dog had diarhea and vomiting. I also have given my dog baby aspirin on advice of my vet. Nothing else has ever been suggested or advised.

Answer 3

Yes. When a vet prescribes a medication, such as an antibiotic, the cost is often much cheaper than you would pay for the same medication prescribed for yourself.

Dogs are able to take aspirin but call your vet as to the doseage allowed for the weight of your pet. Also, to calm your overactive dog you can give him a benedryl - I have done this per my Vet when my husky would become overly excited. Do not give cats aspirin - it can be lethal and always remember to call your vet in advance!

Answer 4

It depends on what medicines. One of my dogs has a flea allergy where his skin is irritated even after the fleas are gone, and it gets worse during the winter so he'll get a Benadryl every other day. My grandmother has a fifteen year old cat who has Arthritis and recently had a stroke, and the Vet told her to give him a quarter of a baby Aspirin. So, yes. You can give human medicines to animals, but please ask your Vet first.

Answer 5

There are some human medications that can be given to a dog but it is best to call a vet to determin what meds are needed for your pet. It is dangerous to give medications meant for humans to dogs without knowing exactly what the problem is for the dog in question. Call or visit your vet for the best advice.

Answer 6

You can give any medication prescribed for your dog by your veterinarian. You should never give your dog any medication that was not prescribed by your vet.

Answer 7

Dogs can take valium, and many other human medications such as Amoxicillin, but remember the dosage is based on weight.

Answer 8

No. They will not have the same effect.

Answer 9

None of them really.