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Never give human medications to your pet without consulting your vet

August 8, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

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]

Filed Under: Pet Health, Pet Meds Tagged: pet medication, pet safety

How to prevent medication errors from happening to your pet

July 16, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

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]

Filed Under: Pet Health Tagged: pet medication, pet safety, preventing mediccation errors

Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

June 9, 2013 by Dr. Dym

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]

Filed Under: Pet Health Tagged: 4th of July, pet anxiety, pet safety

Safe Storage and Disposal of Pet Medication

April 11, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

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]

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