Dog-appropriate cold medicine

It is not recommended to give dogs human cold medicine. Human cold medicine is usually a mixture of several ingredients, and dogs' bodies have certain differences in drug metabolism compared to humans. Some drugs that are therapeutic for humans can be highly toxic to dogs. Additionally, dogs generally weigh less than humans, making it easy to overdose on medication, resulting in drug poisoning.

Dangers of giving human medicine to dogs

Dogs should not consume human cold medicine. Some ingredients in human cold medicine can cause poisoning in dogs, such as acetaminophen, which has significant toxic side effects in cats and dogs. Severe cases can cause liver damage in dogs, and the chances of recovery are low once this occurs. Even using small doses of human cold medicine can cause irreversible damage to a dog's kidneys.

Symptoms of consuming human cold medicine

Dogs who consume human cold medicine may exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, poisoning, and worsening of the condition. Therefore, care should be taken not to feed dogs human medication. If a dog shows abnormalities, the owner should take it to a veterinary hospital for inspection and give the dog oral pet-specific medication under the guidance of a doctor.

Emergency treatment for consuming human medicine

If a dog eats human cold medicine, take it and the medicine to a veterinary hospital for induced vomiting promptly. Induced vomiting is only effective if the medicine was ingested recently. Next, treat the dog's symptoms accordingly, including muscle relaxation, pain relief, large amounts of fluid replacement, and use of specific detoxifying drugs. If no symptoms appear, it is recommended to observe the dog in the hospital.