Thinking about giving your pet an aspirin to ease its
pain? Think again! Human painkillers including ibuprofen, aspirin and
acetaminophen can be dangerous and even deadly to animals. Though acetaminophen
can ease a human tension headache, one tablet of 500 mg extra strength
acetaminophen can kill a 7-pound cat. Human medications are not designed for
the animal body, and can have deadly effects when given to pets. Veterinarians
can help prescribe the right dose and type of medication for your pet when it is
in pain. Visit HealthyPet.com to find
an accredited veterinarian near you.
This article originally appeared in PetsMatter
January / February 2012, published by the American Animal Hospital Association. Copyright © 2011 AAHA.
