Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are more common complaints for cats in shelters or those that live or allowed outdoors. Cats are affected by URIs more than dogs because of their flatter faces (difficulty breathing), especially breeds like Persians. Kittens, because of their immature immune systems, are most at risk. There are 2 viruses that are […]
Manufacturer, Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, has recalled several lots of Phenobarbital 32.4 mg. and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen 10mg./500mg., due to a label mix-up between the 2 drug products. The Phenobarbital labels were placed on the Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen bottles and the Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acepaminopen labels were placed on the Pheonbarbital bottles. Problems have been […]
In August 2011,a Russian Tortoise was found in Oceanside, California, duct-taped to a number of helium balloons that carried him aloft. The tortoise was finally caught in a tree when a strong blast of wind blew him to the ground. He was rescued and found a new home at Mission Trails Park in San Diego. […]
