What should people do if they take dog medicine?
Recently, the topic of "people taking dog medicine" has sparked heated discussions on social media. Many netizens take pet medicine by mistake or take dog medicine voluntarily based on folk remedies, resulting in health risks. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the causes, hazards and countermeasures of this phenomenon, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Background of hot topics

According to social media monitoring, the following is the discussion intensity of related topics in the past 10 days:
| keywords | Search volume (times) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| People take dog medicine | 12,500 | Weibo, Douyin |
| Ivermectin abuse | 8,300 | Zhihu, Tieba |
| Pet medicine swallowed by mistake | 5,700 | little red book |
2. Common types of dog medicines that are accidentally eaten
The following are the three types of pet drugs with the most feedback from netizens and their harm to the human body:
| Drug name | Purpose | Human hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Ivermectin | deworming | Neurotoxicity, liver damage |
| painkillers for dogs | analgesia | Gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney failure |
| pet vitamins | Nutritional supplements | overdose poisoning |
3. Emergency measures after accidental ingestion
If you accidentally ingest dog medicine, please follow these steps:
| steps | Specific operations |
|---|---|
| first step | Stop taking it immediately and keep the medicine packaging |
| Step 2 | Call 120 or the local poison emergency center |
| Step 3 | Induces vomiting (only in conscious persons) |
| Step 4 | Carry medication instructions with you when seeking medical treatment |
4. Why do some people take the initiative to take dog medicine?
According to discussions among netizens, the main reasons include:
1. Believe in Internet rumors such as “dog medicine can fight cancer”
2. The price of pet drugs is lower than that of human drugs
3. Lack of drug safety awareness
4. Imitate bad examples on social media
5. Recommendations from authoritative organizations
The State Food and Drug Administration recently issued a reminder:
Pet medicines have different standards from human medicines, and the dosage of ingredients is very different. Cross-use is absolutely prohibited.If you find relevant rumors, you can report them through the 12315 platform.
6. How to avoid similar incidents?
1. Store pet medicines separately and label them
2. Do not trust treatment options from non-medical sources
3. Check your home medicine cabinet regularly
4. Follow the official science popularization account to obtain correct information
It can be seen through structured data that this issue has attracted widespread attention. Again: pet drugs should not be taken under any circumstances, and you must consult a professional physician for health issues.
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