Whether Fido accidentally chewed into a pill bottle or a well - intentioned pet owner accidently switched medication (giving
their pet a human medication), pet poisonings due to medication are common and can be very serious.
Again, do not give
your pet human medication unless it is prescribed by a veterinarian, and then only in the dosage prescribed by the vet.
Whether Fido accidentally chewed into a pill bottle or a well - intentioned pet owner accidently switched medication (giving
their pet a human medication), pet poisonings due to human medications are common and can be very serious.
If you think that giving
your pet human medication might work, think again.
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.
Not exact matches
Assistant robots are designed to help people with everyday tasks, such as dispense dispensing
medications, whereas companion robots are designed to support people emotionally, serving as friends or
pets, according to the researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of the International Journal of
Human - Computer Studies.
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.
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.
For the third straight year,
medications for
humans have topped the list of
pet toxins, according to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Of those calls, the ASPCA helped diagnose and treat about 25 percent of the cases where the
pet accidentally ingested the
human medications.
Behind
medications for
humans, insecticides are the next most toxic substance for
pets, according to the ASPCA.
Did you know that
human medications including dropped pills sickened more
pets in the United States last year than any other toxin?
Just as with
human medications, some
pet medications also require a prescription.
Some of these medicines are not actually
pet medications but are drugs made for
humans administered to cats.
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.
There are more times than I can recall that I have had to deal with a
pet health issue that results from the inappropriate «self prescription» of
medication (
human or veterinary) for a
pet.
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?
We have immediate access through our local (
human) hospitals for any highly specialized
medications your
pet may require.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.»
Sometimes we unknowingly give our
pets human foods or
medications that are deadly poison.
Many
pet poisonings are caused by
human medications.
Many
medications for
humans contain sugars or aspartame (in addition to other medical ingredients) that may be harmful to your
pet.
None of the ingredients in these types of
medications are a safe for your
pet, so your best bet is to keep all
human drugs out of the reach of your four - legged family members.
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.
According to the ASPCA, household
pets are most commonly poisoned by the following ten
human medications:
The number one cause of poisoning was accidental ingestion of
medications,
human and
pet.
Do not give your
pet any any over-the-counter
human medication without speaking to a toxicologist or veterinary professional first.
DO NOT give your
pet aspirin, Tylenol, Advil or any other
human pain
medication!
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.
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 best way to keep your beloved
pets safe from the dangers of ingesting drugs intended for
humans is to make a habit of keeping all your
medications in sealed containers, preferably in your bathroom medicine cabinet well out of the reach of your dog or cat.
Please consult with your veterinarian prior to using any
human products or
medications on your
pet.
Never give your
pet human pain
medication without speaking to a staff member.
Many common
human medications can be toxic to
pets.
(Sometimes certain antihistamine
medications help stimulate appetite in
pets as they do in
humans.
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.
Do not try to give your
pet any pain
medications (
human medications can be toxic to animals), tranquilizers or ice treatments.
Human medications are one of the most common causes of poisoning in
pets.