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
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