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Quick References & Advice

Quick References & Advice for Emergency Situations

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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
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.​
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
More information on pet diets can be found on the following trusted sites:
  • Tufts University Veterinary Nutritionists
  • Pet Nutrition Alliance
  • WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines
  • CatInfo.org Basics of Feline Nutrition

​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)
A helpful video showing the proper way to perform the ear cleanings can be found on Pet Health Network.
Please schedule an appointment so we can more efficiently serve you.
​316.364.3799

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