![]() ![]() It can be fatal, however prompt treatment is life-saving in most cases.ĭogs are also sensitive to the effects of paracetamol where it can cause extensive liver damage leading to failure of the liver a life-threatening complication. This leads to the gums and tongue becoming brown, the face to become swollen and damage to internal organs occurs, in particular the liver and kidneys. These toxic compounds alter the structure of red blood cells in the blood, a syndrome calls ‘methaemoglobinaemia’, which reduces their ability to carry oxygen to the tissues of the body. Cats are unable to effectively metabolise paracetamol and this leads to a build-up of toxic compounds in their blood. ![]() Paracetamol is extremely dangerous to our feline friends and should never be given to a cat. Dogs and cats process (metabolise) many medications differently to people and this is especially true of pain killers. However, this can do more harm than good. ![]() It is tempting when our much loved pets are injured to treat them at home with a pain killer, such as paracetamol. ![]()
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