tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38416463719289463042011-11-27T15:25:00.216-08:00عادلnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841646371928946304.post-56441237191424612792008-07-19T00:53:00.001-07:002008-07-19T01:12:55.836-07:00The conventional painkillers (Panadol) Paracetamol and Aspirin are good drugs for your own pain and discomfort but, when it comes your cat, they are extremely dangerous.<br /><br /><br />These drugs are all too commonly given to cats by their owners. They are incorrectly used as a home treatment for many feline illnesses. This is an extremely dangerous, and can result in the death of the pet.<br /><br />Paracetamol causes severe breathlessness by dangerously affecting the red blood cells. It modifies the red pigment of the blood (haemoglobin) into a compound known as methaemoglobin. This substance does not carry oxygen and results in the animal's gums and lips turning blue. Fluid-like swelling occurs around the face and the cat is paralysed and gasping for breath.<br /><br />Aspirin is also a danger. It causes intense irritation of the intestines and a loss of appetite, vomiting and depression. The cat is not able to balance or stand. Its head may be wobbling or swaying from side to side.<br /><br />These drugs are dangerous and you should not give them to your cat.<br /><br />Other human remedies that you should keep away from your cat include any containing phenylbutazone, indomethacin, ibuprofen, naproxen, acetominophen and codeine.<br /><br />Dr. Ala Shehadeh<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3841646371928946304-5644123719142461279?l=vetzone.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>عادلnoreply@blogger.com2