02-10-2015, 03:34 PM
OTC is actually over the counter or non prescription medications. There are lots of them available for human use. Some are safe for pets and some are not. It is good to be sure before you use one. Also dosage is a serious issue. The dose a 150 pound human could take would probably kill a small dog or cat.
It isn't just intentional use we should be concerned about. Pets can get into things if they are left out, just the way a small child would.
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/201.../22984007/
The only thing I ever use is an antibiotic ointment that has proven safe for most animals. When in doubt I don't use it, I just keep the wound clean.
There are some antifungal creams that are safe for guinea pigs. I check which antifungal chemicals are safe and find the cream that has them.
You can't be too careful. It would be sad to lose a pet because of a drug reaction when the original problem was not serious.
It isn't just intentional use we should be concerned about. Pets can get into things if they are left out, just the way a small child would.
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/201.../22984007/
The only thing I ever use is an antibiotic ointment that has proven safe for most animals. When in doubt I don't use it, I just keep the wound clean.
There are some antifungal creams that are safe for guinea pigs. I check which antifungal chemicals are safe and find the cream that has them.
You can't be too careful. It would be sad to lose a pet because of a drug reaction when the original problem was not serious.
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