I recently came across an article in the March 2010 issue of Veterinary Practice News that listed the top 10 categories of human drugs that are most frequently ingested by pets. According to information supplied by Justine A. Lee, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, associate director of veterinary services at the Pet Poison Helpline, animal poisonings “are unfortunately very, very common.”
The top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets according to this article are:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Aleve and Motrin)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Antidepressants (Effexor, Cymbalta, Prozac, Lexapro)
- ADD and ADHD medications (Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin)
- Benzodiazepines and sleep aids (Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta)
- Birth-control pills (estrogen, estradiol, progesterone)
- ACE inhibitors (Zestril, Altace)
- Beta blockers (Tenormin, Toprol, Coreg)
- Thyroid hormones (Armour dessicated thyroid, Synthroid)
- Cholesterol lowering agents (Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor)
For their health and safety, let’s keep all medications where pets cannot get to them.
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