Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1992 · 90 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineToxicologyVeterinary ToxicologyCompanion Animal ToxicologyPharmaceutical ToxicologyToxicologic PathologyDrug ToxicityToxic DiseasesCns DepressionMedical Records ReviewNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug PharmacologyNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug ToxicityNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug UseNsaid TherapyToxicity In AnimalsToxicology Of Veterinary Drugs
A search of medical records at the Georgia Animal Poison Information Center over a 19-month period revealed 240 cases of dog and cat exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). The most common NSAID consumed were ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, and indomethacin. The most common clinical signs of toxicosis were vomiting and diarrhea, CNS depression, and circulatory manifestations. Pets are at risk from NSAID toxicosis through administration by the owners or accidental consumption of improperly stored drugs.