Pet Medications

At Petroglyph Animal Hospital we offer a wide variety of medications for pets in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. We want to be you one stop destination for total pet care. We firmly believe that your pet deserves the best treatment, whether your pal is furry, feathered or scaled! Petroglyph Animal Hospital is a modern, clean and comfortable veterinary clinic with everything from laboratory services, radiology services, surgery and even dental care.

Human Medications & Pets

Pet medications are developed specifically to treat the health issues of a particular animal. Your pet should only receive medication prescribed by a licensed veterinarian. It’s absolutely critical that your pet does not ingest any of the following human medications:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are very dangerous for pets. As little as one or two pills can cause a pet serious health issues like kidney failure or stomach and intestinal ulcers.
• Acetaminophen is another common household medication that is dangerous for pets to ingest. It can cause harm to red blood cells in cats and dogs, as well as cause canine liver failure.
• A single antidepressant ingested by a pet can cause serious neurological and cardiovascular problems.
• Sleep-aids and anti-anxiety medications cause can either a dog to become lethargic and uncoordinated or agitated. Cats can also experience liver failure after consuming some benzodiazepines.
• Large ingestions of birth control or long-term ingestions of cholesterol medications can also cause significant health issues in pets. 

If you believe your pet may have ingested these or other poisonous substances, immediately call Petroglyph Animal Hospital near Rio Rancho and Albuquerque for professional advice and support.