Top 10 Human Medications Poisonous To Pets
May 23, 2010
Tips from Pet Poison Helpline to Help Keep Your Pet Safe! By Ahna Brutlag, DVM, Assistant Director of Veterinary Services
Pet owners who are serious about pet-proofing their home should start with their own medicine cabinet. Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Nearly half of the calls received by Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications – both over-the-counter and prescription. Whether Fido accidentally chewed into a pill bottle or a well-intentioned pet owner accidently switched medication (giving their pet a human medication), pet poisonings due to medication are common and can be very serious.
Pet Poison Helpline is the only animal poison control with board-certified internal medicine specialists, emergency critical care specialists, and human pharmacologists on staff. With expert staff in both animal and human medicine, Pet Poison Helpline provides a unique advantage since more than 50 percent of all pet poisonings involve human drugs.
Below is a list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips from the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications.
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Human-Directed Aggression in Cats
May 9, 2010
From www.superhappypets.com
You walk into your living room, minding your own business, when BAM! Your cat lunges out of nowhere, all teeth and nails! He latches onto your ankle, delivers some kicks and a painful bite, then slinks away before you even know what hit you. You are shocked, annoyed and in pain. What causes this Jekyll and Hyde behavior in your normally lovely, adoring cat?
Human-directed aggression in housecats is an all-too-common problem. At minimum, it is upsetting and annoying when your feline crosses over to the dark side. At worst, severe injury can result.
If your cat is habitually hurting people, it’s time for professional veterinary help. Painful conditions such as dental disease, arthritis, and skin problems could be causing your cat to lash out. Your vet will do a full medical and behavioral evaluation to determine the exact problem and the solution.
Two leading causes are play aggression and status-related aggression. Characterizing the problem and its triggers can help with damage control. The sooner the better, because these problems can intensify with time.
Aggression in cats is not a trivial matter. A cat scratch, and particularly a cat bite, can cause severe injury. This is especially...
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CELEBRATE PET WEEK.....
May 3, 2010
According to the petweek.org "National Pet Week was founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA, and is widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. In 2010, National Pet Week is celebrated from May 2-8." This year's theme is "Pets & People Healthy Together"
National Pet Week purpose is to "promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine." Celebrate each day with Dr. Fry @ Banfield....
MONDAY MAY 3--Save $5 off Pet Supplements Today
TUESDAY MAY 4--FREE EAR Cleanings from 2-4 pm
WEDNESDAY MAY 5--Cinco "DOG" Mayo: Every Dog has a Tale...One Simple Tests tells the Story....$60 for the Mixed Breed DNA TEST TODAY! (not valid online) http://www.wisdompanel.com/
THURSDAY MAY 6--FREE Toe Nail Trims from 2-4 pm
FRIDAY MAY 7 @ 5:30-6:30pn: FREE Chiropractic Adjustments for Dogs & Cats--Call 610-705-5801 to Reserve Your Space! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Saturday, May 8 at 3pm—Vets of the Future--Hey Kids...Do you want to be a Vet when you grow up? Then Come to Dr. Fry's class and see what it's all about... Free Junior Stethoscopes … Call to register today as seating is limited to...
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