This page contains news items of interest to pet lovers. ASPCA-Congress Says No Horse Slaughter in U.S. ASPCA-Horse Slaughter Vote Alert ASPCA – Animals and Antibiotics ASPCA – April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month ASPCA – Justice is Served ASPCA – Victory for Puppies A Miracle in the Devastating Storms A Vet to […]
Shock is a life-threatening condition in animals. It requires immediate veterinary treatment. Shock can be caused by sudden illness, dehydration, accidents, bites, burns, poisoning. Early signs are sometimes difficult to see. One of the first symptoms of shock is an elevated heart rate. Normal heart rates are: Kittens – 180-220 beats per minute; Cats – […]
October 2015 The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) had approved a drug to treat Cushing’s Disease in dogs in 2008. The FDA states that Vetoryl (trilostane) is the only drug approved by them to treat both pituitary-and-adrenal dependent Cushing’s in dogs. Vetoryl stops the production of cortisol in the adrenal glands. Cushing’s Disease occurs when […]
