www.PetPages.com 27 www.LouisvillePetPages.net 27 PET FIRST AID HUMAN MEDICATION FOR PETS? Your pet has an upset stomach, is itching, has sore joints, . . . So you ������������������������������������������������������������������������ for information - the internet. Because as a recent TV commercial told us "You can't put anything on the internet that isn't true". After all the internet provides multiple lists of human medications (meds) that are safe for cats and dogs, many of which are right there in your medicine cabinet, so. . . why not! The internet recommended it. Ultimately it's your responsibility to keep your pets safe. They rely on you to make the right decisions about their care, treatments and meds and to prevent errors. Please remember - not all human meds are always safe for all pets in all circumstances. Using the internet to diagnose your pet's symptoms and to choose a human medication to treat it is never a good idea. After seeing lists of common OTC meds like Benadryl, hydrogen peroxide, ��������������������������������������������������������������������- rin and Robitussin they seem like a fairly good and easy option to treat your pet. But 4 of the 10 most common toxins for cats and 6 of the 10 most common toxins for dogs are OTC drugs. When using human meds to treat cats and dogs, there are lots of things to consider - proper dose, the best form (liquid or pill), which formula, is your pet a cat or a dog, what is the pet's weight, health history, breed - to name just a few. Therefore, it is essential that you always consult your vet before giving any OTC human meds to your pet. Have emergency contact numbers handy - your 24/7 vet contact, and the Animal Poison Control Center - 1 888 426 1435. Keep all meds away from pets and remember child proof does not mean dog proof. Open bottles over a bowl so any medicine �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� and become a target for a curious canine. By the way, when you were checking out human meds for pets on the internet, did you notice that there is also information re: veterinary medications for people? Well, that's a conversation for another time. Sara Beavin, Pet First Aid & CPR Ear-Tipped Cats See an ear-tipped cat (a cat missing the pointy part of one ear?) This means the cat has been trapped, neutered, vaccinated and ear-tipped. Ear-tipping is the universal symbol of a spayed or neutered community cat. These cats are not homeless. They are living successfully in the neighborhood and your neighbors are caring for them. They do not want to leave their home. alleycatadvocates.org
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