I would estimate that 10% of all pets are on some sort of medication - and I don't mean pets that are taking heartworm prevention or flea control medications. Without including those two very common types of medicine, about 1 in 10 companion animals take medicine such as antibiotics, medications to control seizures, pills to treat heart disease, allergy medications or meds to treat various other medical problems.
In some cases, certain medications work well for both humans and animals. However, there are some medications you should never give to your dog no matter what. See the list by going to: Medications You Should Never Give Your Dog.
It's one thing to know the names of medications your dog is on but it's another to really understand what they are and how they work. At first glance many of them are very confusing but I want to help you learn how to keep your dog safe.
On PetPlace.com, we have a very good section with an alphabetical list of common drugs that are prescribed for pets like yours. Each name links to more information so you can better understand the medications your dog is taking. To see the whole article, go to our Alphabetical List of Drugs.
I hope this information helps answer some common questions you may have. If you have more questions, please call your veterinarian and ask. Remember that this information is no substitute for your vet's advice.
P.S.: Do you know any good ways to give your dog a pill? We have some tips and tricks that can help. If you want, print out this article and keep it handy. It will really help you in a pinch. Go to: Giving Pills to Dogs.
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