Archive for the ‘Pet Meds’ Category

Weird Warning for Diabetic Pet Owners

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Photo Credit: Teachable Moments

The Director of the Amputation Prevention Center at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, Dr. Lee C. Rogers, has a warning for diabetic pet owners who have suffered a loss of feeling due to nerve damage.

The warning stems from an incident in which a two-year-old Jack Russell terrier chewed off the infected big toe of its owner while she slept. The 48-year-old Des Moines woman woke in the morning to find part of her toe missing, and blood on her bed and her pet’s face.
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The Use of Latanoprost for Dogs with Glaucoma

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Dogs in Glaucoma

Just like people, dogs can develop glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye condition in which fluid doesn’t drain properly from the eye, building up and causing pressure, called ocular hypertension. Glaucoma often begins in one eye and spreads to the other. Glaucoma is generally considered incurable, but can be treated to reduce its effects. Surgery is often required eventually. Left untreated, this pressure can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss.

Glaucoma in Dogs
The same prescription medication used to treat glaucoma in humans, Xalatan eye drops (also marketed as generic latanoprost), is used to treat glaucoma in dogs. Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is not FDA approved to treat canine glaucoma, but can be legally prescribed off-label by a veterinarian. There are no veterinary formulations of latanoprost.
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Can Pet Medication be Bought Online?

Monday, June 28th, 2010

When something happens to your pet it can be devastating. Animals are just like any other members of the family, so when they get sick most pet owners will do anything to ensure their pet’s health is secure. Unfortunately, pet medication is usually just as costly as human medication. In fact, in a lot of cases the exact same medications prescribed for animals are the same as the ones that are prescribed for humans. Pet owners are forced to look for alternative methods of acquiring the costly medications, and Online Canadian Pharmacies are a great solution.

Online pharmacies will accept prescriptions written by a veterinarian. The process is very simple, just as you would sign up with a Canadian pharmacy for yourself you would sign up your pet and fax in the prescription. A lot of pets either because of age or unfortunate circumstances will require medication some time in their life. Whether it is a costly anti-fungal medication or an eye drop, animals require the same care as humans. It may seem bizarre to sign up your pet with an online pharmacy, but utilize the customer service representatives at the pharmacy you choose to assist you through the process. Online pharmacies provide a cheap way to ensure that your pet’s health will not be compromised because the medications are too expensive.

So, if anything ever happens to your little, furry loved one don’t stress out because the medications are outrageously priced, research Online Canadian Pharmacies and inquire on the ordering process for your pet. You will be surprised to learn how easy it is to order medications for your pet, you will probably start ordering medications for online yourself as well.

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Heartworm in Dogs: A Common Killer Lurking in Your Own Backyard

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Many dog owners wouldn’t sleep nights if they knew there was a widespread, hidden, difficult to diagnose, hard-to-treat disease that could cause their beloved pet to drop dead with little or no warning. There is such a disease; it’s dangerous; it exists year-round in all 50 states, and many pet owners are blissfully aware of it.

If there are mosquitoes where you live, your dog is defenseless against it – it’s that simple. Pets in the western states are in the most danger, particularly in the warmer months and in rural areas. The disease is spreading, and veterinarians are now finding it in areas where it was rarely seen before.

That disease is heartworm. (more…)

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Feline Asthma: Your Cat May Be Allergic To You

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

We’ve all heard of people being allergic to cats, but it’s not common knowledge that cats can also be allergic to people.  Our perfumes, candles, cleaners, cigarette smoke, and other common household products can trigger feline asthma, a common allergic respiratory disease. Cats can also be allergic to dust, trees and pollens, mold and mildew, or even human dandruff.

About one in one hundred cats worldwide suffer from asthma. Young cats under the age of five are more likely to develop asthma, as are oriental breeds like the Siamese. Like asthmatic humans, cats with the disease wheeze, cough, and struggle to breathe. They may lose their appetite and become lethargic and withdrawn. The symptoms are often mistaken for hairballs, or on occasion for heartworm-related respiratory disease, pneumonia or congestive heart failure.

Feline asthma is chronic and progressive, and there is no cure. About 10% of effected cats die of asthma, or are euthanized due to treatment difficulties. (more…)

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