Some COLD AND FLU MEDICATIONS are DEADLY for PETS: According to the ASPCA, cold and flu medication for people could be fatal to your pet. Over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products, used to ease symptoms of winter-time and other ailments in humans, contain ingredients that are deadly to dogs, cats, and other pets. Animals that ingest these products often require immediate medical attention. Acetaminophen (found in in Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), and vitamin D derivatives are a few of the active ingredients to watch for, but these pet-deadly substances aren’t limited to cold and flu medication. Pets that eat these substances display a variety of symptoms, including discolored gums, swollen face or paws, seizures, racing heart, and more. Some telltale signs are immediate, others can take more than 24 hours to appear. For more information, check out the top 10 deadliest human meds named by the ASPCA
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:18:52 +0000
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