We are seeing an alarming number of dogs (and cats) who have
been given paracetamol (sold in supermarkets and pharmacies
under brand names such as Panadol, Panamax etc.) for pain and
fever relief. You should never give Panadol to your dog or cat.
While you may be tempted to try to provide some relief for your
pet by using your own medicines, or any over-the-counter
painkillers you might have in your own medicine cabinet, the
reality is you may be killing your pet. Paracetamol is
particularly toxic to cats and dogs. If it doesn’t kill them
immediately, the toxic substances can be stored and accumulated
in internal organs. The effects of paracetamol poisoning may not
be immediately evident. In some cases you will think that the
medicine has produced no immediate side effects. You might even
feel that the paracetamol has helped in relieving your dog’s
pain and fever. But the toxic effects will accumulate in your
dog’s system and in time can lead to kidney and liver damage,
and stomach ulcers or anaemia. Paraceta