Section: Handling Accidental Ingestion
Prescription medications can be found in millions of households. Your pets can be exposed to and even ingest some of these medications. If this occurs, prompt treatment is often crucial to prevent serious illness. If you witness the ingestion of a medication, the first thing to do is to call your veterinarian, local emergency facility or animal poison control hot line. Be prepared to give the name of the medication, how many tablets were ingested and at what time the ingestion occurred. Follow their instructions on what to do. Don't try to treat your pet at home. Without proper care, some medications can result in devastating illness or death.If ingestion was witnessed, inducing vomiting to remove any residual medication is typically the first recommendation.
If your dog ingests toxic material, you may be able to avoid potential danger by making your dog vomit. However, this should only be done if instructed by your veterinarian, since it can harm your pet....
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