How to Dispose of Unused Dog Medications
Previously it was believed that flushing unused pet medications down the toilet was the preferred method of disposing of them. However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found that this method can cause harm to fish as the medication can find its way into water streams. Plus, it may even help bacteria become resistant […]
How To Care For Dogs Exposed To COVID-19
Has your pet been exposed to COVID-19? Thankfully, there is no evidence that dogs or cats can get sick from it, and experts say that the chances of pets facilitating the spread of the virus between people is low. Even so, we are still learning how COVID-19 can affect our pets. Through an abundance of […]
What is Pancreatitis in Dogs?
Pancreatitis is the single most prevalent exocrine pancreatic disease in dogs. It usually affects dogs over five years old, dogs that are overweight, obese, and/or those prone to indiscriminate eating (e.g. getting into the trash and gorging on table scraps). What Exactly is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis describes painful inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that […]
Diarrhea Treatment Options for Dogs
Treatment options for pets with diarrhea Medical care: If your cat or dog has diarrhea accompanied by fever, vomiting, blood in the stool, or lethargy, consult your veterinarian immediately, as these are serious symptoms. In these cases, hospitalization, antibiotics, and IV fluids might be necessary to treat your pet. Your veterinarian will choose specific treatments […]
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is one of the most common health conditions that affect domestic cats, with an estimated 2.5 to 4.4% of cats worldwide testing positive for the virus. Similar to HIV in humans, FIV is widely misunderstood. Learn how FIV affects cats, complications and potential outcomes for FIV-positive cats, and what you can […]
How to Give Your Cat a Pill
Cats tend to be pickier than dogs when it comes to taking medication. Here are ways to help simplify the process of giving your cat medication. Hide your cat’s pill inside a treat You can choose to hide your cat’s medication in delicious chicken flavored Greenies Pill Pockets. Try using a pill syringe If Greenies […]
Tips for Giving Your Dog Medication
Are you frustrated because your pet refuses to take his or her medication? Giving your pet medication may not always be an easy task, but don’t get frustrated. Here are some options you have: Hide your pet’s pill in a treat You can choose to hide the pill in a Greenies Pill Pocket, or wrapped […]
What Are Common Hormone & Endocrine Dog Medications?
Endocrine related diseases occur when the endocrine glands produce an excess or insufficient amount of endocrine hormones. These types of diseases include diabetes, hyperthyroid disease, hypothyroid disease, Addison’s Disease, and Cushing’s Disease. To help restore balance to your pet’s health, our pharmacy specialists recommend the following pet meds: Diabetes Symptoms of diabetes: Weight loss Weakness […]
Remedies for Dogs With Motion Sickness
Nausea can occur in dogs for many reasons, particularly when the digestive tract and nervous systems are out of balance. Stress can certainly play a role in nausea. Situations that may cause stress in your dog include veterinary visits, car accidents, being left in a hot car, as well as movement from traveling in a […]
How to Confidently Give a Dog a Pill
Key takeaways Why dogs may refuse pills If you are wondering why your dog will not take pills, the answer often lies in their sensitive sense of taste and smell. Dogs possess an acute ability to detect unfamiliar substances in their food, making them naturally cautious about medications. While pharmaceutical companies work to make medicines […]
Generic Dog Medication FAQs
Generic products often get a bad rap. They are seen as inferior, or somehow less valuable and reliable than their name-brand counterparts. Some people think that lower cost means lower quality. As consumers, we are tuned to trust big brands. Nike and Adidas dominate sportswear, for example. Or look no further than headphones. Are the […]
How to Give Your Dog Eye Medication
Tips on applying eye medication to dogs Using Treats You’re asking your dog to accept medication in his or her eye. This may be difficult for your dog, so prepare a great treat such as Crumps’ Naturals Beef Liver Bites, a lick of peanut butter from a spoon, a shrimp, or cheese. Preparation for treating […]
How to Treat Ear Mites in Cats
Ear mites are tiny parasites that crawl inside your cat’s ear to feed. These infestations can make any cat miserable by creating a persistent itching sensation. Ear mites are generally transmitted when cats are in close proximity with other animals or pets that have an ear mite infestation. In addition to intense scratching, cats will […]
How to Give Your Cat Eye Medication
Tips on applying eye medication to cats Using treats When you need your cat to accept medication in his or her eyes, prepare to offer a treat that is overwhelmingly special. The treat need not be big, but it must smell and taste delicious. Consider using shaved ham, sardines, shrimp, or a potato chip. Preparation […]
Toxicity and Detoxification in Dogs
What is toxicity and detoxification in pets? Pet toxicity and pet detoxification are words that conjure up images of sludge and pollution, and so they should. They are also words that some producers of “natural” products misuse in an attempt to sell their goods. The selling of “detox” has led too many consumers and veterinary […]