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Post by dalesponyrider on Feb 2, 2007 18:19:22 GMT -1
Ok Khristyne. That's it. I won't.
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Post by lisa on Feb 2, 2007 20:14:57 GMT -1
Just text my friend who is a veterinary nurse, she said that you can give them Asprin.
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Post by mickey on Feb 2, 2007 23:38:07 GMT -1
ACETOMINOPHEN- is the American name for paracetamol. Just checked it  Baby aspirin- is that real aspirin as over here aspirin is contra indicated in under 16 years? Im just being curious here. Linda- I doubt the vets would tell you TBH- there are new laws which say that when an animal drug is available a human drug must not be used instead. Im not sure of the ins and outs as vet meds are not a strong point (need to increase my knowledge!)- there is a cascade scheme they must go down when prescribing (ie vet med at the top, human at the bottom I think... but dont quote me!)- Im not sure how this stands when it comes to advising people. |
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Post by dalesponyrider on Feb 3, 2007 7:52:25 GMT -1
Thanks everyone! He is still holding his leg up this morning but not as much I fancy. He is brighter and happier in himself though - definitley!
Have got aspirin ready if I need it.
I realise that mickey, but she could have let me talk to a vet! There are enough of them there. Mind you, I wasn't my usual assertive self and didn't push it so partly my fault I think!
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Post by harveydales on Feb 3, 2007 9:10:06 GMT -1
I'm glad he's a bit brighter today, poor little chap. I bet it won't have put him off chasing after rabbits though!
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Post by bex on Feb 3, 2007 9:37:47 GMT -1
lots of human drugs can be fatal to dogs and cats, i know paracetamol can kill a cat. ill see if i can find out any more this afternoon from work
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Post by Debbie on Feb 3, 2007 11:05:17 GMT -1
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Post by mickey on Feb 3, 2007 16:38:57 GMT -1
Thanks Debbie- really bizarre how the medical world works as under 16s arent allowed to take it over here!
Ahh but Linda- if you spoke to the vet you might not need to see one! (cynical old me, money!)
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Post by dalesponyrider on Feb 3, 2007 16:45:49 GMT -1
Yep. That about sums it up!
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Post by Debbie on Feb 3, 2007 21:07:08 GMT -1
LOL...go figure Emily. Let me guess... taking an aspirin if you're under the age of 16 will kill you in the UK but not in the US. ;D
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Post by dalesponyrider on Feb 3, 2007 21:09:36 GMT -1
Just to add, Scruff is REALLY enjoying his fuss and cuddles. He thinks he's died and gone to heaven with all this spoiling.
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Post by mickey on Feb 3, 2007 22:07:51 GMT -1
It's been associated with Reye's syndrome so the advise is not to give it to under 16's unless its specifically indicated (just learnt something new- thought it was a complete contra indication- argh- Im never going to qualify). Must be a line to cross in the sea Debbie for people affected lol.
Sorry Linda- Ive gone completely off topic.
Good to hear he's enjoying the fuss- is he any better tonight?
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Post by Debbie on Feb 4, 2007 0:41:22 GMT -1
LOL...sorry to derail your topic Linda. Watch out or Scruff will cotton on that being injured garners extra cuddles and fussing  ;D I'm glad to hear he's doing much better though  Emily, there's warnings on all the aspirin packets about the Reyes syndrome...so I guess its just how the different country's want to handle the drug dispensing  LOL..that is, if there even is a logic to it!  |
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