Law enforcement officers have started carrying naloxone with them on drug raids, when K-9s are often sent into houses or cars to find narcotics. Massachusetts State Police started carrying naloxone for their K-9s in March. “Our officers wanted it for their dogs’ safety,” he said. For both humans and dogs, naloxone can be administered through an injection or a nasal spray. With a prescription from a veterinarian for specific police dogs, the Food and Drug Administration says, human naloxone can be used on them.

Source: National Post June 01, 2017 18:22 UTC