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Getting A Second Opinon
When a pet is diagnosed with an illness, particularly one that has a poor prognosis, we are willing to do anything that will help. Seeking a second opinion from a specialist or another vet often can offer different options for a better prognosis. Whether you’ve moved or changed vets for some other reason, you may […]
FDA-NSAIDS and side effects
NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) have their place in the treatment of pain as long as some guidelines are followed. It’s important to be aware that when prescribed with other drugs such as corticosteroids, digoxin, furosamide, phenytoin, oral anticoagulants, other NSAIDS including aspirin, sulfonamides, phenobarbital and some cancer drugs, adverse reactions can occur. Always keep your veterinarian […]
Keeping Pets’ Records
All the natural disasters that have occurred recently have shown us how important it is to keep accurate records for each of our pets. Here is a list of papers and information that should be written down. A description of your pet such as breed, sex, color, markings, including a photo. A record of ownership […]