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OTC Drugs and Pet Safety around the Home
P.J Virk (PharmD)
As Pet owners we assume that pets can use human OTC products. However we need to be very cautious about OTC medication use for our pets. For instance Tylenol or acetaminophen can never be given to cats. Cats cannot metabolize acetaminophen and this can lead to liver failure. Therefore even small amounts can be lethal to cats. Aspirin use is also not recommended in cats because they cannot metabolize aspirin and this can lead to over-dosing. Antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and ChlorTrimeton (Chlorpheniramine) can be used to treat allergic reactions for pets
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