6 Pet Medication Storage Tips to Avoid Danger

The pet medication Albuquerque specialists at Petroglyph Animal Hospital recommend that pet owners keep their pets healthy at home with these six medication storage tips.

Tip #1: Never keep pet and human medications together.
The first rule of pet medication is to store it away from human medication so that no one accidentally ingests it. Always check the label before giving medicine to a human or animal.

Tip #2: Understand that some medications are engineered with flavoring.
This is to help the animal ingest it, however, the smell or taste can make it tempting for them to find. You’ll want to make sure it’s away from where your animal may be able to find it.

Tip #3: Keep the medication stored away from children too.
Not only could children ingest the medication if they find it, but they could also give it to your pet. Make sure the medicines are out of reach of everyone except responsible adults.

Tip #4: Be prepared in case an accident occurs.
Accidents happen. Since your pet cannot tell you what the problem is, an overdose of medication is a serious issue that you need to be ready to respond to. Have your pet’s list of medications close by your veterinarian’s phone number so that if an accident happens, you can immediately alert the vet of the problem.

Tip #5: Obey the storage instructions from the pharmacy and veterinarian.
Follow all storage instructions that were provided to you so that you can keep the medicine working properly. If refrigerated medication is left out or if medication is expired, you should dispose of it and not give it to your animal.

Tip #6: Safely discard all medications your pet no longer needs.
Don’t assume your pets will never dig through your trash. Always dispose of medications properly by mixing it with something that doesn’t taste good to pets or by immediately disposing of it in a sealed container in your outdoor garbage bins.

For more tips on safely storing pet medications to avoid danger, call the pet medication Albuquerque specialists at Petroglyph Animal Hospital.