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]
How to prevent medication errors from happening to your pet
Medication errors don’t just happen to humans, they can happen to your pets too. Just as humans may mistakenly take the wrong dose of a medication or be given the wrong medication altogether, pets are also susceptible to these medication errors. So what exactly is a medication error? A medication error is any incorrect or… [Read more]
Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips
As the 4th of July and the summer holiday seasons are upon us, this is the time of year when many pets will experience the sounds and noises of summer, including fireworks and thunderstorms. There are many steps that animal guardians can take to help make this time of year more comfortable for our animal… [Read more]
Safe Storage and Disposal of Pet Medication
Heartworm medication, flea prevention, dewormers, antibiotics, pain relievers – these are just a few of the medications that your pet may have been given or will be on at sometime during his or her lifetime. Over the years, pet parents tend to accumulate pet medications as the needs of their pets change. Some medications can… [Read more]