Can I feed dogs medicines that humans take?

You cannot feed dogs medicines that humans take. Dogs and humans have different physiques, and the dosages required are also different. For example, cold medicines used by humans contain acetaminophen, and certain amounts of acetaminophen can cause cell damage or necrosis in dogs. Although many diseases of dogs are similar to those of humans, due to individual differences, the same medicine cannot be used.

For human medicine, whether it is Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine, if you do not understand its properties and ingredients, it is not recommended to feed it to dogs. In particular, the over-the-counter drugs commonly used by some people are “poison” to dogs. Typical examples in this regard are Chongganling and Vitamin C Yinqiao Tablets. In clinical practice, pet dogs are often poisoned by taking Vitamin C Yinqiao Tablets. The dogs will only suffer from poisoning symptoms such as lack of energy, vomiting and purple tongue. In severe cases, can even cause death.