Painkillers can kill!
Check with your vet before using any over-the-counter medications (OTC’s) on your dog. Painkillers like-
- Aspirin- can result in metabolic acidosis
- Acetaminophen-Tylenol- can cause liver disease
- Ibuprofen-Advil can induce kidney disease
- Naproxen –Aleve- can lead to perforation of stomach ulcers
Poison hotline
Once you believe your pet has eaten a poisonous substance, do not waste a moment. Call your vet or the ‘The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ APCA’s Animal Poison Control Center as soon as you can and try to keep a sample of the poison with you.
The ASPCA is affiliated to the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine, who offers a 24-hour hotline run by licensed vets that have specialized in toxicology. Along with timely help this 24-hour hotline keeps some ready info on the latest research of the latest products, along with the best specific treatments. If you think your pet is poisoned, don’t panic-just call 888-426-4435.