Quick References & Advice for Emergency Situations
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call and/or head to the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita immediately.
316.262.5321
5618 W 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205
316.262.5321
5618 W 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205
Over-the-Counter Medications
While most human medications should not be given to your pets, there are a few that are safe to use when given in the appropriate dosages.
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg)
Effective for allergic reactions such as hives and insect bites; not effective for environmental allergies. Give every 8 hours.
While most human medications should not be given to your pets, there are a few that are safe to use when given in the appropriate dosages.
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg)
Effective for allergic reactions such as hives and insect bites; not effective for environmental allergies. Give every 8 hours.
| Weight (lbs) | Dose |
|---|---|
| Under 12 | 1/2 tablet |
| 13 - 25 | 1 tablet |
| 26 - 37 | 1 and 1/2 tablets |
| 38 - 50 | 2 tablets |
| 51 - 62 | 2 and 1/2 tablets |
| 63 - 75 | 3 tablets |
| 76 - 87 | 3 and 1/2 tablets |
| 88 - 100 | 4 tablets |
Imodium (Loperamide 2mg)
Effective for mild cases of diarrhea. Give every 8 hours.
| Weight (lbs) | Dose |
|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1/4 tablet |
| 11 - 20 | 1/2 tablet |
| 21 - 40 | 1 tablet |
| 41 - 60 | 1 and 1/2 tablets |
| 61 - 90 | 2 tablets |
Diet Advice
Food brands we recommend:
- Hill's Science Diet
- Purina Pro Plan
- Iams / Eukanuba
- Royal Canin
Maintenance Ear Cleaning Advice
Maintenance ear cleaning to prevent ear infections should be done every 1-2 weeks. You'll need the following supplies:
- Ear cleaning solution
- Kleenex (instead of cotton)