plavix hurt dogs

[dayzzy100]

would one plavix pill hurt your dog if accidently taken by your dog

[tonyb286]

In addition, Plavix can cause internal haemoraging, so Ghilly is right to say keep a very close eye on your dog over the next few days and if there is the slightest change in its normal behaviour, take it to a vet straight away. I think there's a lesson here for all of us, to be honest, and the need to keep a very careful eye on medicines and tablets around the home, ensuring they stay out of reach of our dogs and preferably in a locked cupboard. Tony

[Ghilly]

According to Dr. Justin Lee, DVM, DACVECC  who is the associate director of services at Pet Poison Helpline, when asked about the toxicity of some of the most prescribed medications relating to pets (and this is a direct quote):
#3 – Plavix® (clopidogrel)
In third place is Plavix, which is a drug that affects platelets in humans, inhibiting clot formation and reducing the risk of stroke. Rarely used in veterinary medicine, $6.1 billion was spent on this drug for humans last year. When pets get into Plavix, it has a wide margin of safety and generally is not considered to be acutely toxic. Only mild vomiting or diarrhea may be seen.

I hope you find this information helpful.  Of course, watch your dog carefully and if you see anything that seems odd or if he begins acting out of character for him, please contact your vet or an emergency vet IMMEDIATELY.  

Ghilly