Did you know that there are many
over-the-counter human medications that can be safe and effective for dogs, when used correctly?
Never initiate first aid or administer
any over-the-counter human medications to animals without speaking to a toxicologist or veterinary professional first!
And never administer
any over-the-counter human medications to animals without speaking to your veterinarian first.
Never give any medications, including
over-the-counter human medications, to your cat unless under strict instructions by your veterinarian.
Do not give your pet
any any over-the-counter human medication without speaking to a toxicologist or veterinary professional first.
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These include the infant with galactosemia, 53,54 the infant whose mother uses illegal drugs, 55 the infant whose mother has untreated active tuberculosis, and the infant in the United States whose mother has been infected with the
human immunodeficiency virus.56, 57 In countries with populations at increased risk for other infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies resulting in infant death, the mortality risks associated with not breastfeeding may outweigh the possible risks of acquiring
human immunodeficiency virus infection.58 Although most prescribed and
over-the-counter medications are safe for the breastfed infant, there are a few
medications that mothers may need to take that may make it necessary to interrupt breastfeeding temporarily.
Oral antihistamines for dogs are prescription based, but there are a few
over-the-counter medications that can be used effectively for canines as well as
humans.
Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) is an
over-the-counter medication used to treat minor pain in
humans.
Lamisil is the brand name for the anti-fungal
medication, terbinafine, available as an
over-the-counter treatment for
human fungal diseases including athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm.
Famotidine is currently available in an
over-the-counter formulation making it highly convenient for pet owners to obtain (though obviously one should not consider using
medications licensed for
human consumption without specific instructions from one's veterinarian).
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.
Please remember: Most
over-the-counter pain
medications for
human consumption are toxic and potentially fatal to dogs and cats.
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Human over-the-counter pain
medications may cause serious side - effects if given to animals.
Human medications involving prescription and
over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers, cold
medications, antidepressants and dietary supplements.
Human over-the-counter pain
medications are particularly dangerous.
Poisonous for Dogs:
Human Medication While Advil or
over-the-counter medications can help us feel better, it does not have the same effect on pets.
However, keep in mind that some
human over-the-counter diarrhea
medications may contain acetaminophen or ASA, which are dangerous for cats.
For the second year in a row,
human prescription
medications is at the top of the list, just barely beating out
over-the-counter medications and supplements.
Medications are not approved for
human over-the-counter use unless they show a good safety margin and their use is difficult to botch.
Some
human products, including
over-the-counter medications, can be fatal for pets.
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.
Nearly 50 % of all calls received by Pet Poison Helpline involve
human medications — both
over-the-counter and prescription.
If your pet has ingested a
human over-the-counter or prescription
medication, please call your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital, or a pet poison helpline immediately.
Some veterinarians may also give oseltamivir (such as
over-the-counter Tamiflu ® for
humans) in the thoughts that this
medication may fight off the parvovirus directly; however, the benefits of oseltamivir in parvo puppies is inconclusive.
Do not give your pet any
over-the-counter medications meant for
human consumption without your veterinarian's permission.
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Human medications, including
over-the-counter (OTC), such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and prescription
medications, such as antidepressants.
Never, ever, give your dog a
human over-the-counter fever
medication without clear instructions from your veterinarian as these medicines can lead to liver or kidney failure and death.
But
over-the-counter medications are dosed with
humans in mind.