Doggy's Common Drug List

Dogs usually need to prepare antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clavulanate, cefazolin, etc.; regulate gastrointestinal flora and aid in digestion drugs such as probiotics and stomachache tablets; antiparasitic drugs such as abamectin and praziquantel; and protect the gastrointestinal tract drugs such as sucralfate. Accurate drug administration should be carried out according to the dog's weight to avoid side effects.

Symptoms of Drug Overdose

The most common symptoms of drug overdose in dogs are vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If a dog takes excessive medication for a long time, it can cause functional damage to the liver and kidneys, resulting in secondary liver and kidney injury manifestations such as proteinuria, jaundice, and low protein. The symptoms of drug overdose also vary depending on the type of drug, for example, excessive use of aminoglycoside drugs can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity in dogs. Long-term use of quinolone drugs can lead to poor cartilage development in young animals.

Treatment for Accidental Drug Ingestion

Dogs are prone to accidentally ingest rat poison or pesticides, which can cause death in a short period of time. In the early stage of accidental ingestion, the dog will become extremely depressed, have a raised body temperature, difficulty breathing, and require immediate vomiting or transportation to a pet hospital. In the middle and late stages, the dog will begin to seizue, suffer severe damage to internal organs, subcutaneous hemorrhaging, heart failure, and toxin invasion of the nervous system, with little hope of recovery.

Reasons Not to Give Human Medicine to Dogs

The dosage of human medicine is different from that of dogs. Taking large doses of human medicine can cause drug poisoning in dogs. The contraindications of human medicine may not apply to dogs. For example, a certain human medicine can be used for pregnant women but not for pregnant dogs. Some drugs are therapeutic for humans but toxic to dogs.