- analgesics (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- antihistamines (H1-antihistamines)
- cardiovascular drugs (calcium channel blockers)
- central nervous system drugs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, baclofen, benzodiazepines and zolpidem)
- gastrointestinal drugs (loperamide)
- nutritional supplements (vitamin D and iron salts)
- respiratory drugs (β2-adrenergic receptor agonists).
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One of the main causes of poisoning of small animals is exposure to drugs intended for human use. Poisoning may result from misuse by pet owners, off-label
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