The Pet Poison Helpline reports that nearly half of the calls they receive involve human medications both over-the-counter and prescription. The top ten are:
1. NSAIDs (eg. Advil, Aleve, and Motrin)
2. Acetaminophen (eg. Tylenol). Side note: acetamenophen is especially deadly in cats.
3, Antidepressants (eg.Effexor, Cymbalta, Prozac, Lexapro)
4. ADD/ADHD (eg.Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin)
5. Benzodiazepines and sleep aids, (eg. Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Lenesta)
6. Birth control pills (eg. estrogen, estradiol, progesterone)
7. ACE inhibitors (eg. Zestril, Altace)
8. Beta-blockers (eg. Tenormin, Toprol, Coreg)
9. Thyroid hormones (eg. Armour desiccated thyroid, Synthroid)
10. Cholesterol lowering agents (eg. Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor)
Pet Poison Hotline is a service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary technicians that require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. The helpline fee is $35 per incident and includes follow-up consultation for the duration of the poison case. Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
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