Hello, Patch Pet Lovers!
According to the Animal Poison Control Center, human and veterinary medications are listed in the top 10 pet poisons each year... with human medications most often times being the No. 1 source of pet poisons...
The following info is quoted from ASPCA's blog on Thursday, March 14, 2013...
"What’s Poisoning Our Pets: The Top Pet Toxins of 2012
"1. Prescription Human Medications
"APCC handled 25,000 cases regarding human prescription medications in 2012. The top three types of medications that animals were exposed to were: heart medications (blood pressure pills), antidepressants and pain medications (opioids and prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)."
"3. Over-the-Counter Human Medications
"This group contains acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen as well as herbal and nutraceutical products (fish oil, joint supplements)."
"4. Veterinary Products and Medications
"Veterinary products made up nearly 6% of APCC’s case volume for 2012. Both OTC and prescription veterinary products are included in this group. Watch out for flavored tablets!"
To read the full article, The Top Pet Toxins of 2012 click on the link below:
http://www.aspca.org/blog/whats-poisoning-our-pets-top-pet-toxins-2012
Please take advantage of Palmyra Police Department's safe drop off on October 26, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Palmyra-Police-Department-NJ/295239603884007?fref=ts
Hoping everyone has a tail-waggin' purrrfect day!
Lori
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