Household hazards and toxins
Human medications
Animals' body process some medications different from humans, therefore please do not medicate your pet with the medications that you have at home. Instead of being a medication, they can be a toxin!
One common example is Paracetamol (Tradenames: Panadol / Panamax / Panadeine) which can be toxic to animals. In dogs, paracetamol causes liver failure several days after ingestion. In cats, paracetamol toxicity causes impairment of oxygen carrying capacity of blood thus causing anaemia. Clinical signs also include rapid breathing, depression, vomiting and weakness. Cats can show swelling of the muzzle and face. Dogs usually become jaundiced (yellow).
Please contact us if your pet is unwell and our vets would be able to dispense medications for him / her. If your pet accidentally ingested some of your medications, please call us immediately as emergency treatment can be provided to lessen the amount of toxins being absorbed.
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