Sentences with phrase «human and pet medications»

Murray recommends keeping human and pet medications separate, and keeping both safely stored away.

Not exact matches

In addition to these vitamins, she discovered that some traditional calming herbs that have a long history of use for soothing frayed nerves and inducing calmness in humans, also work wonders for pets to promote relaxation and contentment without any of the druggy effects of medications.

Make sure everyone keeps their medications out of the pets reach as many human meds can be toxic and dangerous to our fur babies.

Of those calls, the ASPCA helped diagnose and treat about 25 percent of the cases where the pet accidentally ingested the human medications.

To avoid potentially life - threatening health risks to your dog as well as expensive veterinary bills, keep medications, supplements, and human foods locked up and out of your pet's reach.

Many medications that are safe for people are extremely dangerous to pets (the classic example is Tylenol toxicity in cats), and often safe medications have doses for animals that are vastly different than human dosing.

Human drugs like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), antihistamines, antidepressants and diabetic medications can all cause seizures in pets.

Please do not use human medications or medications prescribed for other pets, as drugs are specific for each patient's needs, overall health, and weight.

QUESTION: Are you cautious about the food / treats / medications you give your dog and is natural / organic / human - grade important to you as a pet parent?

In educating yourself on pain medications for your pets, keep in mind that different types of medications, such as NSAIDs, opioids, and steroids, for example, each work on pain differently in the body, whether it's a human body, a dog body or a cat body.

Sometimes your veterinarian will dispense a product that is made just for pets and other times medications will be prescribed that the manufacturer intended for human use.

Never give your pets any human medications, either over-the-counter or prescription without consulting with your veterinarian as they can be toxic and even cause death.

Warm Weather Hazards • Animal toxins — toads, insects, spiders, snakes and scorpions • Blue - green algae in ponds • Citronella candles • Cocoa mulch • Compost piles Fertilizers • Flea products • Outdoor plants and plant bulbs • Swimming - pool treatment supplies • Fly baits containing methomyl • Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde Medication Common examples of human medications that can be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses, include: • Pain killers • Cold medicines • Anti-cancer drugs • Antidepressants • Vitamins • Diet Pills Cold Weather Hazards • Antifreeze • Liquid potpourri • Ice melting products • Rat and mouse bait Common Household Hazards • Fabric softener sheets • Mothballs • Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of zinc) Holiday Hazards • Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which can upset the stomach.

«My pet seems to be uncomfortable and in pain, human medication should work just the same on my dog as it does on me.»

This medication has been around for ages and is still commonly used to stop or decrease the symptoms of allergies in both humans and pets.

The number one cause of poisoning was accidental ingestion of medications, human and pet.

Now since I'm a pharmacist and I don't like writing a blog without giving any medication suggestions I will say this: allergies in humans and in pets are generally caused by the release of histamine.

While some human medications have a wide margin of safety for our pets, others can cause toxicity and life threatening symptoms with as little as one tablet or capsule.

The goal is to make a pet's final days or weeks more pleasant with the proper use of pain medications, dietary strategies and human interaction.

However, providing your pet with human medications (like aspirin and acetaminophen) can cause more problems than it can cure.

Prevention is the key so keep all medications, human and animal, safely locked away and well out of your pet's reach.

Particular «favourites» include slug pellets, anti-freeze, chocolate, raisins, human medications (e.g. painkillers) and other pets» medication.

I have even tried Diflucan (yeast infection medication humans use) as another pet parents dog was having the same problems and the vet prescribed him human yeast infection medication and it helped.

• Encourage guests to keep their purses and luggage away from curious pets, especially if they contain human medications, gifts or tempting foods that could be toxic.

There are lists of poisonous plants, common human medications that cause toxicities when ingested by pets, and other important information.

We see pets that have eaten chocolate, human medications like tylenol or advil, pesticides, rodenticides like rat poison, fertilizer, chemicals like antifreeze, illegal substances like marijuana, and lots of other things.

Some of the most problematic and life - threatening medications for pets are human pain medications, vitamins, antidepressants, cold and flu medications and chemotherapy drugs.

First and foremost, do not administer any human medication to your pet unless specifically directed to do so by your veterinarian.

Prevent your pet from perusing your medicine cabinet to prevent accidental toxicity from human medications, supplements, and vitamins.

Since pets metabolize drugs differently than humans, advances in veterinary medicine have provide medication that has been researched and approved specifically for them.

Remember to pack for your pet just as you would for the human members of your family, ensuring that you have all necessary supplies, food, and medication.

Keep all household medications for pets and for humans out of your pet's reach.

Experts provide valuable information to help parents recognize and protect their pets from poisonous substances including plants, human food, human medications, and more.

Corticosteroid medications and bronchodilators used to treat asthma in humans are also helpful in pets, although the dosages are much lower.

In this podcast, we'll talk about human medication and the dangers they can pose to your pets if ingested.

Too many vets are using human medications these days to treat pets and the results can be catastrophic.

But as more and more Americans view their pets as family members that is changing, and a new market is opening up: medications are being reformulated and sold in animal - friendly forms, and drugs that never quite made it through the human testing process are being revived.

When human patients with increased blood pressure were given medication and randomly assigned pets, those patients with pets performed better on stressful tasks, indicating a lower response to stress in this group; however, blood pressure scores did not differ in those with pets and those without.

These have been developed specifically for pets and overcome the toxicity problems with administering human arthritis medications to dogs and cats.

Many human medications, edible gifts and toiletries are poisonous to pets.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Pet owners should never administer human arthritis medications to their pet as they can be toxic and result in serious life - threatening illness.

Exposure to poison can be a common problem for pets and steps should be taken to ensure that anything containing hazardous chemicals, including human medication, should be kept in locked cupboard away from your pets.

For a full list of cleaning supplies, human medications and cosmetics to keep out of your pet's reach, please visit our Poisonous Household Products page.

Just a little awareness and simple changes to routine will prevent the majority of pets from accessing and eating human medication.

As strange as it might seem, everyday human foods are the most common cause of pet poisoning cases apart from prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Most human grade pain medications can make our pets sick and in some cases they may prove to be fatal.

In order to heal faster, your pet needs pain medication just as you do, and most of the medications are very similar to human medications in the kind of relief they offer, although they are usually very different in the way they are made, the way your pet's body can use them and how safe they are for your pets internal organs..

Cats and dogs react very differently to medications, and what may be a low dose for humans can be toxic and lethal to your pet.

The caller is often distressed, and, rightfully so because many medications administered in correct doses for a human constitute a dangerous dose for a pet.