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Over recent year there has been an increase in the demand for human medication used on domestic animals. As such, we must make sure that special care is taken with human medication as it can have a very different reaction in cats and dogs to humans.
The following are some of the medications that are completely unrecommendable as they can seriously damage their health:
• Paracetamol: it is completely inadvisable for dogs and cats due to its liver toxicity.
• Ibuprofen and Naproxen: this medication is much more damaging to the gastrointestinal system in dogs and cats than in humans, they are not made for these species.
• Codeine: this can stimulate the central nervous system, causing muscles to become rigid and can ultimately cause death.
• Permethrine: cats are highly sensitive to permethrine and it can be lethal as its toxicity affects the central nervous system (causing convulsions, trembling, arrhythmia, hypothermia) and seriously affect vital organs.
• Aspirin is metabolised slowly by cats as they have low levels of the essential enzyme (glucuronosyltransferase) which completes the conjugate reaction. Due to this, the medication stays within its system for a long time and can result in poisoning.
It is advisable to always consult a vet before giving any medication to an animal as they can have a very different effect on an animal compared to a person.
Lastly, don’t forget that your pet is always welcome in our pharmacy (well, if you bring in your pet cobra we might start looking a bit worried) and we can source the medication and supplements that they need, just ask us.
Text: Elena Estarlik Conejero.
English translation: Nicola McGrath
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