Top dishonors — once again — go to
human medications, which accounted for the most calls to the ASPCA's 24 - hour poison control hotline in 2009.
Topping the toxins list for the fifth year in a row are prescription
human medications.
For a list of
human medication that may be toxic to pets, visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/top-10-human-medications-that-poison-our-pets.aspx.
Although there are too many dangerous poisons out there to list them all, some of the more common exposures include chocolate, rodent bait, grapes and raisins,
human medications, and overdoses of flavored canine medications such as Rimadyl.
Of those calls, the ASPCA helped diagnose and treat about 25 percent of the cases where the pet accidentally ingested
the human medications.
If you think that giving your pet
human medication might work, think again.
Did you know that
human medications including dropped pills sickened more pets in the United States last year than any other toxin?
Dr. Sueda also prescribed a psychiatric medication, similar to
human medications such as Prozac, for the stressed - out pooch to help her get accustomed to busy streets and loud noises.
The dosage and formulation of
some human medications can easily kill some small dogs.
While the medications that are needed to treat a sick cat are often the exact same medications that we take,
some human medications or even old - fashioned cat remedies are very dangerous.
Treatment of Dog With Diarrhea Canine Diarrhea Over the Counter
Human Medication Pepto - Bismol Kaopectate Immodium
Just as with
human medications, some pet medications also require a prescription.
(Newsday Jan. 29, 2011) This is the third year in a row that
human medications top the ASPCA's list of Top 10 Toxins!
Aspirin, other
human medications, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) and slug pellets are seriously toxic to cats.
Never give any medications, including over-the-counter
human medications, to your cat unless under strict instructions by your veterinarian.
The dog shows more interest in eating cleaning products, Insecticides, poisonous plants,
human medications, toxic human foods, chocolate, xylitol and similar foods.
Keep
human medications out of reach.
Maybe their dog is limping or vomiting, so they give either another dog's medications or
human medication to fix the problem.
Each year nearly half of the calls to Pet Poison Helpline involve ingestion of potentially toxic
human medications.
The No. 1 call to the Animal Poison Control Center each year is for
human medication ingestion.
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.
Answer: They can vomit for many different reasons, including toxins /
human medications.
Human medications Medications in pill bottles are irresistible to some dogs because they resemble toys that rattle.
About one out of four phone calls to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is about a pet consuming
human medication, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Make sure that dog medications,
human medications, and any other supplements are securely stashed and out of reach.
Clomipramine and the following drug, Fluoxetine, are
human medications developed for anxiety problems.
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.»
It is CRUCIAL however, that you obtain information for the correct dosing of
this human medication for your dog based on their weight and current health status.
There are
some human medications that are safe for dogs, but many others can be seriously harmful to your dog.
Some of the same
human medications for controlling seizures are also used in veterinary medicine.
Many pet poisonings are caused by
human medications.
From a beautiful bouquet of lilies to
human medications casually left around the house, you never know what you cat might get into.
According to the ASPCA, household pets are most commonly poisoned by the following ten
human medications:
Do not give your pet any any over-the-counter
human medication without speaking to a toxicologist or veterinary professional first.
Chemicals such as antifreeze, insecticides, rat poisons,
any human medications or health - care products
Remember that it is important for your pet's safety that you not give
them any human medications without specific directions from your pet's veterinarian.
However, it is uncertain if these newer
human medications extend the life of your pet any more than those that are more commonly used by your local veterinarian.
And never administer any over-the-counter
human medications to animals without speaking to your veterinarian first.
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.
If a dog accidentally ingests
a human medication, he or she can become severely ill.
If you're familiar with
human medications, you would be surprised to know how many
human medications are used in veterinary medicine.
Pain should never be treated with
human medications.
Never give your dog
human medication without checking with us first!
While
these human medications are approved for use in dogs, it doesn't mean you can share your SSRI prescription with your dog.
Symptoms of
human medication ingestion include vomiting, lethargy, agitation, and fever.
However, if you use
a human medication on a dog, it can result in pain or redness.
While
some human medications are very unsafe for dogs (like Tylenol and pseudoephedrine), there are prescription medications that are quite safe for your dog.
It's best to cover all of your bases before you give your dog
a human medication just in case there are better options available.