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Care Pet Supplies Help To Keep Your Pet Healthy
By Rodger G Allenby
Ideally you will never have to purchase special health care pet
supplies. However, most animals require some sort of health maintenance
items during their lifetimes. For instance, German Shepherds often
need special ear cleaning solution to prevent irritations and
infections.
Long-haired cats will need hairball remedy treats to keep them
from getting sick from constant grooming. Parrots will require
cuttlebones to maintain their beak health. The best thing you
can do is to review your options and find a qualified veterinarian
to help you with your pet shopping, but here are some other supplies
to consider.
Dental Care For Your Pet
According to American Veterinary Medical Association, periodontal
affects nearly 80% of U.S. pets before age 3. Dental care pet
supplies are important because bacteria can grow in the mouth
and infect the bloodstream to harm the pet’s heart, kidney, live
and respiratory functioning.
When pet shopping, look for the Veterinary Oral Health Council
seal of approval. Dogs can find dental relief through chew toys,
while cats can maintain dental health by eating certain cat treats.
Being Careful With With Spot-On Drops
If you’re concerned about fleas, ticks and mosquitoes this year,
then exercise caution when purchasing these health care pet supplies.
According to the EPA, the number of reported incidents from spot-on
flea and tick treatment drops have increased 53% from 2007-2008.
These "incidents" range from sickness and skin irritations
to seizures and deaths. While they will not comment on any specific
brands, the agency is currently investigating these claims. The
ASPCA alleges that many of these reports are due to improper use
of the cat or dog supplies. Consumers should be sure their treatment
is for the right animal and that more than one treatment isn’t
applied at the same time, for instance.
Treatment For Dog Skin Tumors
Pet meds are one rapidly developing area in health care pet supplies.
Sometime next year, FDA-approved Palladia will be available to
treat canine cutaneous cancer (which is responsible for 20% of
dog skin tumors). Clinical trials show that the drug can shrink,
destroy or stop growth of tumors in 60% of all dogs with the disease.
However, these drugs and cancer treatments will not come cheap.
"You should be prepared to spend several thousand dollars,"
warns the nonprofit canine cancer awareness website
www.fightcaninecancer.com.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on pets, gardening and landscaping including
Bird Baths,
Fish Ponds,
Hummingbird Feeders,
Gardening Tools,
Backyard Ideas,
Backyard Landscaping Pictures,
Potting Table,
Backyard Fences.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Pet Facts....
If you lead a busy lifestyle or live in a remote area, finding
the right pet supplies for your pet can often be a huge hassle.
But do not give up on obtaining those supplies just yet. With
the internet you can find your pet all the supplies he or she
needs to keep them active and healthy.
The more time you save finding those supplies means the more
time you can spend with your favorite pet. The best part is that
many websites devoted to pets are really affordable.
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