Pain medications Aspirin Tylenol and other over the counter pain medications can be very dangerous for pets. Cats should not be given any medication containing aspirin, phenylbutazone, indomethacin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetominophen as they may cause serious illness or death. In dogs naproxen is very dangerous, ibuprofen can cause stomach bleeding and vomiting, and indomethacin is toxic. In dogs the amount of aspirin given is very small and usually it is only given once or twice a day. It is very important to ask your veterinarian what drugs can be given safely and in what amounts.
Cats are particularly sensitive to any medication containing morphine, codeine or similar products.
These products result in excitement of the animal and may result in death. Antibiotics Do not give your pet antibiotics that were perscribed for humans or other pets. Certain antibiotics are prescribed for certain types of infections and may not be effective for the particular problem of your pet. Topical antibiotics such as bacitracin and neomycin may be applied to cuts or scrapes, but the injury should be watched closely for swelling, reddening and puss until healed. If this occurs seek the advice of your veterinarian.