11. Prescription medicines can harm dogs.
Just like children, it is essential to keep any medicine out of a dog’s reach. These include anti-inflammatory and pain medications. These can cause stomach and intestinal ulcers in your dog. In more severe cases, it can even lead to kidney failure. Also, be careful of antidepressants and blood pressure medication because they can be especially harmful if swallowed.
We have medication for many disorders and illnesses as pet owners. This medication may save our lives and benefit us as people, but it may have the exact opposite impact on our pets. It doesn't even take a high dose to have a noticeable effect on them. Certain drugs can be fatal.