UNDERSTAND WHY YOU CAN’T GIVE ANY DOG MEDICINE
Medicating your best friend without consulting a veterinarian can be dangerous.
Often, instead of taking it to the vet, we go after a remedy on our own believing that it will bring some improvement.
However, we must not forget that many drugs can be harmful. Having medication at home does not mean that it is safe and that it is the solution for any case of illness.
If you have questions about medications for dogs, stay tuned for the information we’ve brought so you have more security and knowledge about substances that may not always be good for you.
Medicine for people X medicine for dogs
The amount of medication intended for dogs is increasing. This raises questions about the relationship with medicine for humans.
What differs from each other are the doses, which must be adjusted according to the weight of the animal. From a pharmacological point of view, there is no difference between drugs for humans or animals.
Another thing to think about is that we can find some medicines more easily in a conventional pharmacy.
However, when remedies are manufactured for pets, the benefits are greater because we don’t run the risk of making a mistake in the dosage.
In the case of dogs, they don’t understand that they should swallow. In this case, some palatable drugs facilitate administration.
It may happen that your pet needs a medicine that does not have a veterinary formulation. If that happens, doctors turn to human remedies and readjust the dosage.
Human remedies that can be harmful in dogs
Just like with us, some medications, instead of bringing relief, can do a lot of harm to dogs. Inadequate dosage and misdiagnosis are examples of situations that can have serious consequences.
We always have that box of medicine at home that we use in cases of some ailments, such as headache, indigestion, muscle pain and cold.
When our pet is not well, we associate the symptoms with ours and decide to give them the same medicine we take. Even though there are drugs for humans that animals can use, some are on the alert list.
Do not give anti-inflammatories such as piroxicam, diclofenac and ibuprofen on their own. Urinary tract antiseptics such as sepurim and pyridium, paracetamol and aspirin are also harmful.
Anesthetics and mouth and throat rinses, antidepressants, nasal decongestants and cold remedies should not be given to dogs.
What if my pet ingested any medication?
As much as we have prudence and attention, something can end up passing.
As he is not aware of the danger, he ends up ingesting it, which can trigger reactions such as apathy, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, convulsions, intense prostration, abdominal pain or difficulty breathing.
It doesn’t matter if it’s medicine for animals or for people. They are toxic in the same way if inserted in the wrong dosage and, mainly, if the dog is not in treatment.
Examples of this are vermifuge. Some have an attractive smell and taste precisely for the pet to take without major problems. However, overdose can cause a high level of intoxication.
In cases of inadequate intake, we should not give milk, homemade recipes or other medicines, especially for vomiting or diarrhea. You should immediately take your friend to the vet and he will know how to get around the situation.
Home remedies recipes can cause great danger. The substances used can generate negative side effects for dogs.
In addition to intoxication, the possibility of the homemade recipe not having any satisfactory result on the disease is great and can even cause secondary problems.
Veterinarians are always the best choice.
In order not to aggravate your animal’s health problem, always choose an sp veterinarian . He is the only person able to identify his friend’s real problem and request appropriate treatment.
Medicating animals requires professional knowledge and should not be done by tutors. Also, do not ask questions with the attendant at the feed store or pet shop. Your friend’s life is worth a doctor’s appointment.
Saving is not always the best way. In addition to not solving the problem, you can mask it or cause severe intoxication, which is very bad.
In addition to prescribing the appropriate medication, the professional will be able to indicate which are the reliable places to purchase it. It is important that you buy from veterinary pharmacies or specialized pet stores.
If you opt for an internet purchase, research the history of establishments. Good buyer feedback reduces the risk of illegal trade in counterfeit or expired medicines.
Care is always the best medicine
The only person who knows your dog’s behavior and personality is you. It’s important to know if he has the habit of playing with everything within his reach.
To avoid accidents, keep the medicine in places where your friend cannot access it. High places, closed cabinets and drawers are examples where you can leave it safely stored.
If your pet needs medication, find out about the best way to administer it without causing stress. Often, we opt for the easy way out and mix the medicine with a snack.
However, attention is needed. Foods such as sausage and other sausages are toxic. It is necessary to have safe solutions to make the dog take the medicine. You can use the following technique:
Place the dog between your legs, being careful not to pinch its neck, and lift its muzzle. Carefully open his mouth and try to get the pill closer to his throat.