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Acetaminophen & Cats – A Deadly Combination!

2016-02-02 by CriticalCareDVM

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol®, is commonly taken by humans to help reduce inflammation and fever. Many other over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications contain acetaminophen too – click here to see an extensive list. Logically many pet parents believe this medication can be administered to cats for the same reasons. What these well-intentioned families … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetaminophen, co-oximetry, cyanosis, hemolysis, icterus, methemoglobin, N-acetylcysteine, NAPQI, oxidative damage, oxyhemoglobin, para-aminophenol, S-adenosylmethionine, Tylenol

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