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[Maisiemay13]

I got my beta blocker out to take and cannot find it did I take it or not it’s my second day of this and do not know what to do? I have checked the kitchen floor as I have three dogs so worried one of them got it or have I taken it ?

[Hidden]

Neither medical nor veterinary trained. Suggest you check the leaflet and follow the instructions regarding missing a dose. Probably best to under-dose rather than overdose. If possible, speak to a vet, if not, I’m guessing that encouraging them to drink as much water as possible and probably giving more food than usual will help absorb the medication and help it to be passed through the system. Obviously, keep an eye on them overnight and be prepared to make a trip to a vet if necessary. I”m guessing, but considering what dogs eat and drink, they have a tough constitution to cope with this and in a couple of days, you will be having a chuckle and taking some precautions to help prevent it from happening again.....let’s hope so...

[Maisiemay13 in reply to Hidden]

At the moment they are there normal selves running around playing so hopefully ok ? I never get my meds out until I am about to take them I am not going to take another until tomorrow night

[seasider18 in reply to Maisiemay13]

My wife just writes the date on the packet as she gets hers out. I put my ones in a little plastic medicine cup the night before.

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Maisie, I did respond to you earlier but my post has disappeared. Do you have a 7 day box to keep your pills in? I bought mine from my pharmacy and without it now I'd never remember whether I'd taken them or not! I also make sure I have a glass of water in my hand so that they go from the box straight into my mouth.

I'm guessing that you took your pills without thinking about it. I'd give your kitchen floor a vacuum in the hope that if your beta blocker is on there and can't be seen, it will be sucked up.

Jean

[Maisiemay13 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Hi I went round it on my hands and knees could not find it? Just hope my three little dogs are ok !

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Maisiemay13]

Bless you, such a worry. Yes, I've done the on the knees searching the floor for a dropped pill many times.

Let us know if you find it please.

[reinaway]

A seven day pill box is the only answer to this problem. I found that if i fill it up once a week that I can check back to see if i have missed anything that I should have taken. I keep my hobbies pills in there as well!! 😉

[reinaway]

Hubbies!

[Maisiemay13]

Think I may have to do this

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Maisiemay13]

Please do, it takes all the worry away from did I or didn't I take it!

[Maisiemay13 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Pleased to say all dogs are ok

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Maisiemay13]

That's good to hear Maisie. Now make sure you get that 7 day pill box, so this doesn't happen again. x