Aspirin Can Be Poisonous To Pets
Name: Aspirin
Toxin: Salicylate, acetylsalicylic acid
Symptoms: Depression, loss of appetite, vomiting with or without blood, increased respiratory rate, abdominal pain, weakness, kidney failure, coma, and death.
Additional Information: The symptoms of an Aspirin overdose will generally develop 4-6 hours after ingestion, with around 22mg per pound of body weight being the toxic threshold for dogs for cats it is many times lower. The untreated effects of an Asprin overdose will be inflammation of the liver, as well as stomach ulcerations and renal disease.
First Aid: Induce vomiting and use activated charcoal slurry, Seek Veterinary Attention.
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