Wow..I surely missed a posting on this right? It is so important that we know what we should NOT give our pets. Below is a list of over the counter medications that we should never give our dogs.
Note that this is obviously not a complete list only a short summary of top toxins. Always consult your veterinary professional before giving any fur babies a human drug of any kind.
1. NSAIDs (e.g. Advil, Aleve and Motrin)
2. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
3. Antidepressants (e.g. Effexor, Cymbalta, Prozac, Lexapro)
4. ADD/ADHD medications (e.g. Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin)
5.Benzodiazepines and sleep aids (e.g. Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta)
~~those are only a few top toxins~~
Care to read about some household toxins?
Raisins and grapes are often overlooked as one of the most toxic foods to dogs, and can result in kidney failure. Wow!!
Xylitol: This sweetener found in sugarless chewing gum and candy, medications and nasal sprays causes a rapid drop in blood sugar and liver failure only in dogs.
Chocolate: Dark equals dangerous! Bakers and dark chocolate are the most toxic, and milk chocolate if ingested in large amounts.
~~once again, this is a short list~~
You can keep your pets safe by following simple common sense guidelines:
Always keep human medications away from pets unless you are specifically instructed by a veterinarian to give the medication;
Do not leave pills sitting on counter or any place a pet can get to them;
Do not leave pill bottles within reach of pets (You'll be surprised how fast your dog can chew through a pill bottle.);
If you're taking medications out of the bottle and you drop any of it, pick it up immediately so you know your pet won't be able to eat it;
Always contact your veterinarian if your pet has ingested any medication not prescribed for them;
Never give your medication (or any medications prescribed for a two-legged family member) to your pet without first consulting a veterinarian.
This is such an important topic. I hope to see a load of posts to be able to help people to broaden their knowledge on this subject.
Don't Poison Your Pet - Must Read 
