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Keeping a medication and supplement log
Quick answerWrite down every medication, supplement, cream and oil your senior pet gets, with dose and start date. The AAHA senior guidelines say this list is essential for avoiding interactions, and that many owners forget to mention supplements.
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What the guidelines say
AAHA calls what the pet is currently given a “critical aspect” of the history, so the clinic can evaluate whether anything more is needed and minimize drug interactions. They give examples of risky combinations, including some supplements taken alongside antidepressant-type drugs, and warn that products labeled natural can still have purity problems, toxicity or interactions.
What to record for each item
- Name and strength, exactly as on the label
- Dose, how often, and who gives it
- Start date, and stop date if any
- Why it was prescribed
- Missed doses or side effects you noticed
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Set reminders and share the list
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A safety note
Do not start, stop or change a dose on your own. Ask your veterinarian, even for over-the-counter products.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tell my vet about supplements?
Yes. AAHA stresses that supplements and “natural” products can interact with medications, so list everything.
Sources
- 2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats (PDF) https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-senior-care-guidelines-for-dogs-and-cats/resources/2023-aaha-senior-care-guidelines-for-dogs-and-cats.pdf
- AAHA: Evaluating the healthy senior pet https://www.aaha.org/resources/2023-aaha-senior-care-guidelines-for-dogs-and-cats/evaluating-the-healthy-senior-pet/
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