Well, of course . . . BUT do pet owners and their guests really guard where pills are stored and ingested. It’s not uncommon to find an aberrant pill that didn’t reach the weekly pill organizer or a person’s mouth. With cats on the table and dogs in our laps, this release from the Pet Poison Helpline underscores the risks of our pets getting into our medications, as well as a reminder to consult a veterinarian before giving a pet a human medication.
Source: PR Newswire, August 7, 2024. Link.
Antihistamines that contain diphenhydramine, like Benadryl®, can be dangerous and even deadly to pets if the dose is too high.”
INSIGHTS: Luna’s case was featured in “Toxin Tails,” which Pet Poison Helpline created to educate the veterinary community and pet lovers on the many types of poisoning dangers facing pets, both in and out of the home <Link>. The cases of the month are excellent content for client education social media posts and newsletters.