Your pet is part of your family unit and their health is of the utmost importance. Your veterinarian does not see your pet on a day-to-day basis, so it is up to you to notice any physical changes in your pet or if they acting peculiar. Is your pet licking or scratching incessantly? Does this occur year-round… [Read more]
What should I do if my dog vomits up his heartworm medication?
One of the most important medications given to dogs is monthly heartworm medication. Given the increasing frequency of heartworm prevalence across the country, as well as global warming, more and more veterinarians are recommending year round heartworm prevention. While heartworm disease can be difficult, expensive and sometimes risky to treat affected pets, heartworm prevention has… [Read more]
Having trouble giving your pet medications? Consider veterinary compounds
If you’ve got a pet with a long-term health condition that requires regular medication, you know how important it is to make sure your dog or cat takes the necessary medication as prescribed. But what do you do if your pet refuses to take a pill? Many pets, and especially cats, are notoriously difficult to… [Read more]
Never give human medications to your pet without consulting your vet
Many people have the idea that pets can be treated with the same common drugs as humans because they are mammals. However, this is not a safe practice as drugs are metabolized differently among species and unlike humans, a large number of common pet medications are dosed based on the weight of the animal. Human… [Read more]
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