Pet Medicine Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Pet Medicine To Heal Your Pet
By Rodger G Allenby
According to Kansas veterinarian Dr. David Hustead, pets are
living much longer, just as people are living longer. "When
I first went into practice 20 years ago, we never saw dogs living
longer than 10 years, and cats often lived only three or four
years," he said. "Now, a 20-year-old cat is not that
unusual.
Today, we take good care of them, keep them inside - so they
don't get hit by cars or get into fights with other animals -
and have new drugs that allow them to live out their genetic potential."
Treating Pet Conditions
In addition to greater owner care, he said pet medicine has grown
in leaps and bounds to help alleviate destructive behaviors, calm
pet anxiety and treat otherwise fatal conditions. There are even
pet meds being developed by pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer
designed to treat doggie cancer or kitty leukemia.
Often animals in need of medicine will begin to display different
behaviors or will appear strange. One of the first signs is usually
a loss of appetite. Animals that gain or lose a lot of weight
quickly, drink incessantly and appear sluggish may need pet meds
too. Some pets act neurotically, gnawing or yowling, while others
may look at owners with big doe eyes as they limp and struggle
to get up or lie down.
Look For Abnormal Signs On Your Pet
Strange lumps, missing hair and frequent scratching are all signs
of discomfort that should not be taken lightly. Abnormal discharges
from the nose and eyes, open sores, a dull coat and foul breath
are other signs to look out for, says the American Veterinary
Medical Association.
One of the most common types of pet medicine sold is for heartworms.
FDA Veterinary Doctor Martine Hartogensis says it is much easier
to prevent heartworm than to treat it. These disgusting parasites
usually arrive by a mosquito bite and can lead to difficulty breathing,
coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, weight loss, vomiting, lung
clots, organ failure and even death.
"Treatment for dogs is very expensive and potentially toxic,
requiring multiple visits to the veterinarian, blood work and
x-rays, and a series of injections," Hartogensis explains.
To prevent heartworms, pet meds can be administered by injection,
oral medication or topical treatment. Naturally, it's best to
talk to a trained veterinarian to determine the best course of
action.
Be Cautious When Buying Pet Meds Online
The FDA warns to exercise caution when purchasing pet supplies
online, particularly pet medicine. A Pittsburgh biologist and
owner of Pet Supply Plus, Burton Patrick, doesn't think buying
pet medication online is a good idea. "They think they're
saving a lot of money and sometimes they're actually using these
meds not under a veterinarian's guidance, and that makes a big
difference."
However, Dr. Kate Ewald from Wexford Veterinary Hospital said
she has no problem with clients ordering pet meds online, as long
as the source is good and the pets have been properly diagnosed
in her clinic.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on gardening
and landscaping including Bird
Baths, Hummingbird
Feeders, Backyard
Ideas, Backyard
Landscaping Pictures, Underground
Pet Fence, Fish
Ponds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Pet Facts....
If you own a pet, any type of pet, then you need to have the
right pet supplies to keep him or her healthy and productive.
It is not enough to just feed your pet. Your pet needs medications,
a home and the right supplies to keep them active.
But if you do not have a local pet supply store then you might
think you are out of luck. Wrong, because with the internet there
are a plethora of websites devoted to pets and their beloved owners.
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