she been playing in the snow for 2 days and she vomited alot this morning. Her nose is very dry whereas its normally very wet. She isnt playful at all, so we figured she has a cold. Can human meds be taken
2007-02-07 05:02:55 · 17 answers · asked by ohiochett30 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NO, no human meds without a vets advice. Sick pets need vets. It's that simple.
2007-02-07 06:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs don't get colds. Most medicines are the same dog or human.Over the years I've bought more pet meds from the human pharmacy then the vets office.They are almost always cheaper at the pharmacy so the vet just writes me a prescription and I fill it there. I have done that with thyroid meds, heart meds, and some antibiotics others are cheaper from the vet.I've got steroids at the pharmacy too. The synthroid was about one fifth of the price. You should never just give your dog something human because you have it on hand.You are not capable of diagnosing your dog.You need to bring it to the vet. You should never have any medications left over anyhow animal or people if you are giving them as prescribed there would be no leftovers.
2007-02-07 05:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! Dogs system cannot always handle the same meds we can take. Often otc human meds can cause liver & kidney even common ones like Advil, Tylenol etc. Never give one w/o a vet approval. Your dog might have an upper respiratory infection which would need antibiotics not cold meds anyway. Vet visit is needed to determine the issue your dog is having.
2016-05-24 03:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can get a cold. But normally do not vomit. They will get a runny nose and act sleepy. Vomitting is a sign she has gotten into something that doesn't agree with her. If she gets sick more than once or twice contact your vet. Unless your vet tells you to give her human medicine don't give her any kind.
2007-02-07 06:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately take her to the vet or call the vet and see what they suggest. When my lab gets sick we don't feed him for at least 12 hours then give him boiled chicken (or gound beef) and rice. When he throws up alot our vet says that we can give him Pepto Bismo but only a VERY small amount like half of what the normal human dose is. But we ALWAYS call first.
2007-02-07 05:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by nascarfan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs don't get colds like we humans do. Do NOT self medicate your dog without the advice of a vet.
2007-02-07 05:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by W. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact the vet. Some human meds are okay, but others are life threatening to dogs.
2007-02-07 05:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She may have gotten into something since she's vomitting...she needs to go to the vet. I would NOT suggest giving ANY medications to your dog without your vet giving the ok. If you decide to give meds and it's the wrong dose, it could end up killing or seriously harming her.
2007-02-07 05:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Human medication can NOT be taken. Human meds are created to target the virus' in the HUMAN body system, not that of a canine. It could potentially make her sicker. So, just take your dog to the doctor and get her checked out.
2007-02-07 05:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, about the only human medicine that can be taken by dogs is pepto, but as for a cold take your dog to the vet and get some medicine from them
2007-02-07 05:10:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋