When Pills and Medicines Get Into the Wrong Paws

The number of pets ingesting human prescriptions is on the rise, partly due to the amount of gelatin used in capsules. To prevent your pet from getting into your prescriptions, always make sure your medicines are out of reach and stored in a locked cabinet. In case your dog or cat does ingest your medication,

The number of pets ingesting human prescriptions is on the rise, partly due to the amount of gelatin used in capsules. To prevent your pet from getting into your prescriptions, always make sure your medicines are out of reach and stored in a locked cabinet. In case your dog or cat does ingest your medication, have a number on speed dial for a pet poison hotline. When you call this hotline, give ALL available information, from the drug name to the dosage. This will help the vet or technician identify the most effective remedy.

The Wall Street Journal, 2/12/2013

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