Many of us take medication on a regular basis. Maybe it’s every day, for an ongoing condition, or perhaps only as needed for a headache. Most responsible adults know that it’s dangerous to take a medication prescribed for someone else, without a doctor’s advice. And they would never knowingly harm their children by giving them a medication prescribed for someone else.
What about our four-legged children? If your dog is like mine, anything dropped on the floor is fair game, and it’s a race to see which of us can get to it first! But while you may think it’s funny that Fido swallowed your pill, it can actually be dangerous. According to the ASPCA, about one-quarter of all calls to its Animal Poison Control Center are about human medications. Dropped pills can make your pet very, very sick and even, in some cases, cause death. The medication doesn’t even need to be prescription; many over-the-counter medications are also dangerous to pets. The following is a partial list:
Pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and naproxen (Aleve) can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage. Prescription sleep aids (don’t leave them out on your bedside table) can cause elevated heart rates. Anticonvulsants can cause an opposite effect in animals – tremors and seizures. And antidepressants can cause extreme agitation and vocalization.
This isn’t a complete listing by any means – any human medication could harm your pet. Keep your furry friends safe by using common sense and following some simple guidelines:
Keep your medication safe and secure, and your pets will be safe as well!
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Anyone who takes medication prescribed for someone else puts themselves at risk of illness or even death – and this applies to your pets, too! Although there are many medications used in both animals and people, the effects, doses needed, and other things aren’t always the same.
As pet owners, we dread seeing our furry friends suffer pain. It’s natural to want to ease your pet’s pain if he’s experiencing illness or discomfort. Every pet owner must be aware that common medications used for adults and even children can be toxic or fatal to your pet. It is always recommended that you contact your veterinarian before administering any medications to your pets. It could be the difference between life and death.
While some over-the-counter medications are used to treat cats and dogs, there is often a fine line between the effective dose and the toxic dose. Below is a list of some of the most dangerous drugs for cats and dogs:
There are some over-the-counter medicines that are safe to use on your pet and it’s very important that you consult your veterinarian for dosage instructions.
Check back next week to learn what to do if your pets are poisoned!
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