According to Orrin Ware and Renee Schmid, two American experts, domestic animals are increasingly exposed to drugs and their dangers. In recent years, emergency calls relating to cocaine use by animals have increased by 52% for cats and 39% for dogs. And obviously, this represents a real threat to the health of our four-legged companions. “Animals are very sensitive to the stimulant and sympathomimetic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine. Any level of exposure should be considered of concern, as there is a risk of serious toxicity and death, even with aggressive medical treatment“, explain the researchers.
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“The importance of veterinary medicine cannot be underestimated, as cats and dogs are crucial members of households, often providing comfort and emotional support, which highlights the intrinsic relationship between human and animal health” , they add. Pets are also sometimes exposed to tobacco smoke, which is much more harmful to them than to humans.
