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Old November 13th 06, 10:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Acetaminophen & Cats

All should be aware of the toxicity of acetaminophen in cats:

A quick Google search revealed that apparently Acetaminophen is very toxic

to cats:

"Acetaminaphen, the main ingredient of Tylenol and several other non-aspirin

pain relievers. It possesses both analgesic and antipyretic effects. The

feline toxic dosage is 50-100 mg/kg. One regular-strength tablet (325 mg)

may be toxic to cats, and a second could be lethal. One "extra strength"

(500 mg) tablet can result in toxicosis."

I just learned this the hard way.

Scot


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Old November 14th 06, 01:38 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Sorry for your loss Scott

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Acetaminophen & Cats

All should be aware of the toxicity of acetaminophen in cats:

A quick Google search revealed that apparently Acetaminophen is very toxic

to cats:

"Acetaminaphen, the main ingredient of Tylenol and several other
non-aspirin

pain relievers. It possesses both analgesic and antipyretic effects. The

feline toxic dosage is 50-100 mg/kg. One regular-strength tablet (325 mg)

may be toxic to cats, and a second could be lethal. One "extra strength"

(500 mg) tablet can result in toxicosis."

I just learned this the hard way.

Scot




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Old November 14th 06, 04:53 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:35:02 GMT, wrote:


Acetaminophen & Cats


All should be aware of the toxicity of acetaminophen in cats:
A quick Google search revealed that apparently Acetaminophen is very toxic
to cats:


"Acetaminaphen, the main ingredient of Tylenol and several other non-aspirin
pain relievers. It possesses both analgesic and antipyretic effects. The
feline toxic dosage is 50-100 mg/kg. One regular-strength tablet (325 mg)
may be toxic to cats, and a second could be lethal. One "extra strength"
(500 mg) tablet can result in toxicosis."
I just learned this the hard way.


You ****ing idiot. One human dose of *anything* will kill a cat. Even if
the stuff was safe for cats, a human dose on a cat would be like a human
taking twenty doses. Have you ever had to take 20 tablets lately? Or do
you have a 160lb kittycat? And why the hell would you assume that what is
safe for humans is safe for cats?

This has *got* to be a troll. Nobody is that stupid.


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Old November 14th 06, 05:08 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Ever thought that maybe he dropped the pill and the cat grabbed the pill it
has happened to me many of times luckily I have been quicker than the cat


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Old November 14th 06, 05:47 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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AZ Nomad wrote:

You ****ing idiot. One human dose of *anything* will kill a cat. Even if
the stuff was safe for cats, a human dose on a cat would be like a human
taking twenty doses. Have you ever had to take 20 tablets lately? Or do
you have a 160lb kittycat? And why the hell would you assume that what is
safe for humans is safe for cats?

This has *got* to be a troll. Nobody is that stupid.


He was brave to post a warning to try to help other cats, wasn't he?

He had to take the risk that someone would fly off the handle and wag
their finger at him, when he's probably already feeling horrible.

Rhonda

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Old November 14th 06, 05:58 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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"AZ Nomad" wrote the following assinine
commentslrnelife3
You ****ing idiot.


Have you ever dropped a pill on the floor accidentally?
Cats and dogs will go after it immediately.
Are your kids allowed to have chocolate? Have they ever dropped any?

You probably don't have any kids. Probably you are alone and your only
friends are cats.

Wayne
never argue with an idiot, people might not know the difference.


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Old November 14th 06, 08:32 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:53:34 GMT, AZ Nomad
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This has *got* to be a troll. Nobody is that stupid.


Oh sure they are. G
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Old November 14th 06, 08:38 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:58:07 -0500, "Wayne"
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"AZ Nomad" wrote the following assinine
commentslrnelife3
You ****ing idiot.


Have you ever dropped a pill on the floor accidentally?
Cats and dogs will go after it immediately.
Are your kids allowed to have chocolate? Have they ever dropped any?

You probably don't have any kids. Probably you are alone and your only
friends are cats.

Wayne
never argue with an idiot, people might not know the difference.


In case of accidental overdose, pouring a bit of hydrogen peroxide
down their throat will cause instant vomiting without damage.

At least that's what my vet advised me when my dog got a hold of a
to-go bag of a half dozen Filaribits (daily heartworm) I had brought
along for a trip.
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Old November 14th 06, 05:22 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Yes I was an idiot and learned a horrible lesson.
thank you all for your words of kindness.
Scot

"Rhonda" wrote in message
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AZ Nomad wrote:

You ****ing idiot. One human dose of *anything* will kill a cat. Even

if
the stuff was safe for cats, a human dose on a cat would be like a human
taking twenty doses. Have you ever had to take 20 tablets lately? Or

do
you have a 160lb kittycat? And why the hell would you assume that what

is
safe for humans is safe for cats?

This has *got* to be a troll. Nobody is that stupid.


He was brave to post a warning to try to help other cats, wasn't he?

He had to take the risk that someone would fly off the handle and wag
their finger at him, when he's probably already feeling horrible.

Rhonda



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Old November 14th 06, 08:15 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:47:02 GMT, Rhonda wrote:


AZ Nomad wrote:


You ****ing idiot. One human dose of *anything* will kill a cat. Even if
the stuff was safe for cats, a human dose on a cat would be like a human
taking twenty doses. Have you ever had to take 20 tablets lately? Or do
you have a 160lb kittycat? And why the hell would you assume that what is
safe for humans is safe for cats?

This has *got* to be a troll. Nobody is that stupid.


He was brave to post a warning to try to help other cats, wasn't he?


He had to take the risk that someone would fly off the handle and wag
their finger at him, when he's probably already feeling horrible.


Assuming he isn't a troll.


 




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