If you live in Vero Beach, FL I thought you might be interested in these two free seminars going on this month thanks to the Humane Society of Vero Beach. I found them on TCPalm.com. • Feb. 10, 12 to 1 p.m., “Caring for your Senior Pet”: Sebastian veterinarian Jeffrey Slade will discuss arthritis, skin […]
Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
As 2010 draws to a close, let’s take a look at the some of the top stories of this past year in animal welfare legislation, recalls, research, animal heroes and natural disasters. Contents 1 Legislation 2 Recalls 3 Research 4 Animal Heroes 5 Natural disasters Legislation A bill to ban crush videos has been approved […]
