Top 10 Human Drugs that Poison Pets

    The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals names the leading household drugs that poison pets.

     Caution: Medication may cause drowsiness, headaches, and a sick pet? No, your clients won't find this warning on the back of their ibuprofen bottle, but it's true. Last year, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) handlaed almost 90,000 cases of pets exposed to their owners' medications. And pain relievers, such as over-the-counter ibuprofen, were the leading cause of the pet poisonings.

Top 10 human medications that poison pets
  • NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
  • Antidepressants
  • Acetaminophen
  • Methylphenidate (for ADHD)
  • Fluorouracil
  • Isoniazid
  • Pseudoephedrine
  • Anti-diabetics
  • Vitamin D derivatives
  • Baclofen
                    
                 
Please Note: These articles are for general information and may not apply to your pet. Please contact our offices if you have any questions or concerns.