pET MEDICATIONS ALBUQUERQUE
If you think your pet is ill or it may have ingested some poisonous substance, then it can be serious health complications for your pet. It is often seen that pet owners try to treat their pet’s health issues with human medications, which can cause adverse effects on them. To avoid this situation, it is recommended that pet owners should immediately bring their pets to a licensed veterinarian.
At Petroglyph Animal Hospital, our licensed veterinarians administer safe pet medications to your pets in Albuquerque. We assure immediate health services for critical issues of your pet & teach you the right ways to take care of your pet’s health.
Human Medications Vs Pet Medications
There is a major difference between pet medications & human medications. Pet medications are specifically developed to treat the health issues of pet animals. Even little ingestion of seemingly “safe” medicines can cause critical health problems to pets. Some common human medications that your pet should not ingest are:
At Petroglyph Animal Hospital, our licensed veterinarians administer safe pet medications to your pets in Albuquerque. We assure immediate health services for critical issues of your pet & teach you the right ways to take care of your pet’s health.
Human Medications Vs Pet Medications
There is a major difference between pet medications & human medications. Pet medications are specifically developed to treat the health issues of pet animals. Even little ingestion of seemingly “safe” medicines can cause critical health problems to pets. Some common human medications that your pet should not ingest are:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories – Even little ingestion of one or two pills can cause serious health issues to your pet, like- kidney failure or intestinal ulcers.
- Acetaminophen- is a common household medication that can cause
harm to red blood cells in cats and dogs, as well as cause canine liver failure. - Antidepressant- Ingestion of this medicine by a pet can cause serious neurological and cardiovascular problems.
- Anti-anxiety medications- can cause a dog to become lethargic and uncoordinated. Cats can also experience liver failure after consuming
some benzodiazepines. - Long-term ingestion of some other medicines such as- birth control or cholesterol medications can also cause significant health issues in pets.
Contact Us:
Address: 6633 Caminito Coors NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 898-8874 Fax: 505-899-5343 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 07:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sat-Sun 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM Open on all major holidays except Christmas Day |