What FDA and the AVMA say about contacting a veterinarian
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This page shows what two organisations say about a veterinarian. Each statement is a quotation, with a link to the page. The site read the pages on .
FDA, about side effects and a veterinarian
Every medicine can have side effects. Your veterinarian should discuss potential side effects with you, so you know what to look out for.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Source: Medications for Your Pet ... Questions for Your Vet
If you accidentally gave too much medicine, call your veterinarian right away.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Source: Medications for Your Pet ... Questions for Your Vet
Client information Sheets give you a summary of what the medicine is used for, how to give it, what side effects to watch for, and information on what to do if your pet develops side effects.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Source: Medications for Your Pet ... Questions for Your Vet
The FDA page has more questions that an owner can ask a veterinarian: Medications for Your Pet ... Questions for Your Vet.
FDA, about a veterinarian as a source
Your veterinarian is your best resource for information about a drug he or she has prescribed for your pet.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Source: Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Drugs
FDA encourages pet owners to work with their veterinarian to report problems with any animal drug.
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Source: Frequently Asked Questions about Animal Drugs
The AVMA, about an emergency
In case of an emergency, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency hospital so they can be ready when you arrive.
American Veterinary Medical Association. Source: First aid tips for pet owners
First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until you can get them veterinary care.
American Veterinary Medical Association. Source: First aid tips for pet owners
The AVMA page was read in a browser, because the AVMA site refuses a scripted request.
After the animal has care
FDA asks owners and veterinarians to report a problem with an animal drug. See how to report a problem with an animal drug.
A sign in a report is not proof that a drug caused it. See what an adverse event report is, and is not.