Accidently Took my Cat's Meds - Please Tell Me I'm not the Only One

[xox-zip-xox]

As the title says, I accidentally ingested medication intended for my cat. I'm going to be fine, the medication is also used in humans and it's such a small does it's unlikely to have any effect however that doesn't make me feel any less stupid. The worst part is, it wasn't even a mixup, I just got distracted talking while I had the pill in my hand and the next thing I knew I had swallowed the thing! Ugh! I'm feeling like a really inadequate cat owner right now and thought posting here might help. Please tell me I'm  not the only one to make this mistake...

 

[donutte]

I've not quite done that, but have come close.

However, I have double-dosed myself on my own meds. And then one day, not long ago actually (couple weeks maybe?) I was obviously not paying attention and threw a lot more pills in my mouth than I intended. I'd taken the bottle, threw all the pills in my hand. I grabbed the three that I needed, the proceeded to throw those three back in the bottle, and then threw the rest into my mouth. Thankfully, I realized it in time to spit them all out. Unfortunately, that was a dozen pills down the drain (or in the garbage can I should say).

 

[mackiemac]

Um... yeah. I did that once. You aren't alone. I'm in Stupidville right along with ya. But YOU are just a visitor passing through here... I'm a year-round resident! 

 

[catminionjess]

Back in September, one of my cats started having to take 1.25 mg Pepcid twice a day. I went and got him a pill box (and a pill cutter) from Walgreens to help me keep track of his doses. I picked up another one for me to help me remember to take my vitamins. His is clear and mine is blue. That helps me avoid any mix ups!

 

[jobo]

Hi I took worming tablets once!! Bad tummy for a few days, but at least I don't have worms.[emoji]128569[/emoji]