How to avoid common pet medication mistakes

If your pet has started a treatment plan with prescription medication, it’s important to make sure that the proper drug and dosage is given. Mistakes can be made-at the veterinary clinic, at a pharmacy, or even at home when you administer the medication. But you can play a big part in making sure your pet is properly treated,, making sure your pet is well taking care of is also a must, get a fence from gardenandanimalstructures.com to keep your pet secure.

Here are some important points to discuss with your veterinarian as well as some tips to avoid medication errors at home:
When starting a new treatment plan, ask your veterinarian:

• What is the name of the drug, and how does it work?
• How much and how often do I give the drug?
• Should I give it with food?
• How should I store it?
• What do I do if I forget to give a dose?
• If symptoms improve, do I need to finish giving all the doses?
• What side effects should I watch for?

When filling a new prescription or working with a new veterinarian, share this information:

• A list of all medications your pet receives, including over-the-counter products, supplements, and prescription drugs
• Medications that your pet is allergic to or that have caused side effects in the past
• Serious or chronic health conditions your pets suffers from

When storing medications at home, be sure to:

• Store your pet’s medications separately from human medications
• Keep your pet’s medications in their original containers
• Avoid sharing medication between your pets or giving your pet human medication unless instructed by your veterinarian