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 […]
How to Treat a Poisoned Dog
Notify your veterinarian. Your pet has the best chance of survival if you get help immediately. Keep your pet calm. If the poison is on your pet’s skin, bathe him or her. Rinse. Rinse. Rinse. If the poison was ingested, get a sample of the poison’s container so your veterinarian can determine the best treatment. […]
Rabies Treatment for Dogs
Treatment for pets with rabies If you think your pet has been exposed to rabies or bitten by a rabid animal, contact your veterinarian immediately. If your pet has been vaccinated, he or she will be quarantined for 10 days, but treatment will not include re-vaccination. If your pet is unvaccinated and has contracted rabies, […]
Symptoms of Toxicity in Dogs
Symptoms of pet toxicity and pet detoxification Lack of energy Poor color Frequent infections Vomiting Diarrhea Lack of appetite Lethargy Abdominal pain There are no specific signs and symptoms of toxins in your pet. Instead, signs and symptoms develop according to which organs are affected. If mercury damages the kidneys, there will be signs of […]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Bitten By A Wild Animal
Does your pet try to make friends with everyone — even wild creatures? Or do they chase everything that moves without realizing their prey might bite them back? While our pets do not always understand the dangers of interacting with wildlife, you can keep them safe by learning what to do after an encounter. Is […]
Treatment for Toxicity for Dogs
Toxicity in pets requires supportive treatment Some toxins have a specific antidote, but most do not. For example, the antidote for Tylenol (acetaminophen) toxicity is N-acetylcysteine. The antidotes for the heavy metals mercury and arsenic are dimercaprol (BAL) and D-penicillamine. Because many toxins do not have specific antidotes, the treatment is considered “supportive.” Supportive treatments […]
Rabies in Dogs
What is rabies? Rabies in dogs and cats is a deadly viral disease spread by infected pets and wildlife, usually by biting. Rabies causes fatal illness because it attacks the nervous system, changing how the brain functions and how animals behave. Rabies is easily spread from animals to people (zoonotic disease), but it can be […]
The PetMeds Everything Guide To Your New Puppy or Dog
Just adopted, or getting ready to welcome home a new dog or puppy? Your new dog will bring a ton of love, laughs, and enjoyment to your home. In return, they’ll rely on you to provide food, veterinary care, and grooming. And with highly effective training and communication, you’ll raise a well-mannered dog that’s fun […]
Are Cicadas Harmful To Dogs? How To Survive Brood X With Dogs
If you live in the Mideastern or Eastern states, you and your pets are in for an exciting summer. From May through June, billions of cicadas will emerge from underground burrows after 17 years of dormancy to mate and lay eggs in tree branches. Cicadas are slow, loud, and clumsy, making them easy prey for […]
Are Acorns Toxic to Dogs?
For those of us with dogs who love to eat anything and everything, falltime can be tough. With piles of leaf litter teeming with bugs, twigs, and other curiosities, there’s always something for our dogs to pick up. Acorns, too, are abundant at this time of year, and many dogs can’t resist grabbing a few […]
Rabies Symptoms in Dogs
Symptoms of rabies in pets Drooling (ptylism) Inability to eat or swallow Change in behavior to either aggression or fearfulness and hiding Pets with the rabies virus always demonstrate unusual behavior. At first, rabid pets tend to stop eating and drinking, and seem to want to be left alone. Then, they may be aggressive and […]
What To Do If Your Cat May Have Been Poisoned
In 2023, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center assisted over 400,000 cases of poisoning on dogs and cats. This figure doesn’t include countless thousands of pets treated through other means, like the Pet Poison Helpline, at vet clinics and at emergency vet hospitals. Pets can be accidentally poisoned after consuming toxic foods and household chemicals. […]