Category: Pet Medications

How to give medicine to your cat

By pet-admin, November 19, 2006 12:45 pm

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If you own a cat, you already know how hard it is to get the little beggar to do anything he or she doesn’t want to, and that includes taking medicine! Pills and capsules are a particular problem – it’s almost impossible to get a cat to swallow a pill, so your only option is to crush it to powder and hide it in the cat’s food. Cats have a good sense of smell, so you may have to hide it in a stinky treat, like salmon, for example.

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Frontline

By pet-admin, October 26, 2006 2:36 pm

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Frontline is a line of products for the treatment and prevention of fleas and control of ticks on pets – mostly dogs and cats. It is manufactured by Merial – a large animal health company. There the are following products:

* Frontline Plus
* Frontline Topspot
* Frontline Spray

It is a liquid that is applied monthly to an animal’s back to protect pets from fleas and ticks. Once Frontline is applied, it is absorbed into the animal’s skin. The insecticide, Fipronil is then secreted in the animal’s hair follicle, and dissolves in the natural skin and hair oils that cover the fur. Frontline is the #1 selling flea and tick medicine for dogs and cats in the world

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Dangerous medications: Vets say pet owners should seek advice before using over-the-counter drugs

By pet-admin, August 18, 2006 2:30 pm

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Flea and tick treatments can be a cheaper way to rid Spot and Fluffy of insects, but dog and cat owners should beware of self-medicating their pets.
Owners should contact their veterinarian before giving any drugs to their pets, and they should read any packaging thoroughly. Just as a parent would not give medicine to a child without reading the label, pet owners should seek the correct advice for treating their animals.It’s important to get the right guidance. You can certainly get things cheaper.

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Pet medications can come with side effects

By pet-admin, July 14, 2006 2:12 pm

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For many people, their pets’ health is just as important as their health.

Regular vet visits aren’t uncommon for many and drugs for animals are becoming increasingly popular options. Those drugs can make a big difference in the health of your pet, but they can come with some major side effects just like with humans.

According to USAToday, 3,200 dogs had to be put down and almost 19,000 had “bad reactions” after taking prescription painkillers. Continue reading 'Pet medications can come with side effects'»

Musher’s Secret

By pet-admin, June 21, 2006 8:01 pm


If you want protect your pet’s paws year-around from sand, hot pavement, ice, and road salt use this Musher’s Secret, When applied to pads and between toes, Musher’s Secret forms an invisible boot to prevent potential paw problems. Also provides protection and relief from open sores, and cracked toes. Continue reading 'Musher’s Secret'»

Greenies

By pet-admin, May 31, 2006 12:29 pm


solution for your pet’s teeth. If you want your pet’s teeth clean, use this Greenies. Eliminate offensive “doggie breathâ€Â? and clean teeth with delicious, satisfying Greenies dental treats. Specially formulated to whisk away troublesome plaque and tartar build-up, these highly digestible treats contain natural chlorophyll to effectively freshen breath. Continue reading 'Greenies'»

Ear Cleaning Solution for your Dogs

By pet-admin, May 30, 2006 2:26 pm


Have problem with your dog ear? ear wax problem ? you can use Oti-Clens!.
Oti-Clens is a non-irritating ear-cleaning agent for use in dogs.

# Non-toxic; does not irritate tissue or retard healing.

# Facilitates routine ear examinations and otic health, particularly for long-eared canine breeds prone to ear infections and entrapment of foreign matter.

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What are Ticks?

By pet-admin, December 5, 2005 6:42 pm

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Ticks are parasitic vertebrates that infest every class of terrestrial vertebrate, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. A tick is not an insect. They are members of the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions, and mites. While there are many species of ticks throughout the world, only a few are known to cause problems to humans and pet s in North America.
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