Table 2.
Drugs reported in animal poison information calls at Kansas State University from 2009 to 2012
| Druga | Dog (%) | Cat (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAID and acetaminophen | 17.1 | 3.0 | 20.1 |
| Vitamins, supplements and minerals | 10.0 | 1.9 | 11.9 |
| Antimicrobials | 9.6 | 1.6 | 11.2 |
| Anxiolytics and antidepressants | 5.9 | 0.7 | 6.6 |
| Birth control medications | 5.6 | 0.3 | 5.9 |
| Hormones | 4.5 | 0.9 | 5.4 |
| Tranquilizers and sleep aids | 3.9 | 1.0 | 4.9 |
| Blood pressure medications | 4.3 | 0.2 | 4.5 |
| ADHD medications | 3.6 | 0.3 | 3.9 |
| Anti-histamines | 3.2 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| Anthelmintics | 3.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Decongestants | 2.4 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Pain relievers and muscle relaxants | 2.6 | 0.4 | 3.0 |
| Diabetes medications | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Laxatives and antidiarrheals | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Parkinson's disease medications | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Local anesthetics | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Antiseptics and disinfectants | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Urinary tract medications | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Bronchodilators | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Cholesterol lowering agents | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Others | 3.7 | 0.4 | 4.1 |
| Total | 87.5 | 12.5 | 100 |
aThis group was involved in 35.4 % of all received calls