Blood transfusions have saved many lives, both animal and human. But the donor’s blood must match the recipient’s to avoid serious reactions. While it is not a common practice for human blood to be used in animals, new research submits that a blood serum called albumin can be used to save pets’ lives. Blood is […]
2016 Current law in most localities in the United States requires that a dog who comes in contact with a rabid animal and has an expired rabies vaccination should be euthanized. In some instances the dog may be allowed to undergo a strict isolation for 6 months under veterinary supervision and given a rabies shot […]
Discontinuing the use of prednisone suddenly can cause serious side effects in your pet. Weaning should be a gradual process. Prednisone is a corticosteroid administered in the treatment of a number of conditions including allergies, adrenal gland deficiencies, joint diseases, as an immune system suppressor and more. The use of prednosone has many beneficial effects, […]
