Pinoy Pet Blog

What might be good for the pet owner does not necessarily mean it is also good for their pets. Take for example in the drug that we take. There are certain over the counter medicines that seem so harmless when we take it – we even enjoy many benefits such as relief from pain and cure.

But, if it is taken in and ingested accidentally by our pet cat or dog, the result sadly can be very fatal. The medicine for us might not have the same effect for our dogs and cats. It cannot be considered a pet medication.

To cite a good example, aspirin is one of those over-the-counter medicine that are given to those with common pain and various body aches, and truly it works wonders to many of us by providing much sought relief.

However, beware about its presence especially if you have a pet cat in your house. Do not leave the medicine in the open where your beloved cat can reach it. Even a same dosage of aspirin can be fatal to it.

Most of the damage done is on the digestive system of the pet such as internal bleeding. The cat’s condition may continue to become serious; he will weaken, fall into coma and die. Should you discover that you cat has ingested any aspirin, call your pet doctor for immediately treatment.

Remember, the drugs that are good for us might not be an acceptable pet medication for our animals. Let us exercise caution by keeping our medicine away for our pet’s reach.