can I give this to my dog?

All dog owners have questions about which human foods and human prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be safely given to their dog. The medication questions will usually pop up when your dog is showing signs of illness on a Saturday night when your veterinarian is not available, and you have a number of both prescription and OTC medications sitting in your medicine cabinet?. or you are sitting on your couch eating chocolate ice cream, and your four-legged friend is giving you those Please, please, please eyes, and you think to yourself, just a taste won't hurt my little darling.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has listed the top 10 poisoning causes in 2008: 1st is human medications (both prescription and OTCs), 3rd is people food, and the 5th is medications prescribed by veterinarians. Medications, meant for dogs or humans, should never be given without first having your dog examined by your veterinarian to determine a correct diagnosis and treatment for their current medical problem.

Following is a list of the most commonly asked questions regarding human food and human medication safety as it relates to your dog.