Recall – Proctor & Gamble recalls 2 lots of Iams Veterinary Formula dry cat food due to possible salmonella contamination. This product is sold through veterinarians. Affected are Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal 5.5 lbs., Lot #0138417B4, UPC Code 0 19014214051 and Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal 5.5 lbs, Lot # 01384174B2, UPC Code 0 […]
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 – […]
Veterinary medicine has a long history dating back to at least 9000 BCE. Sheepherders, although not veterinarians, used their crude medical skills to treat their animals. Translated hieroglyphs from 4000 to 3000 BCE show that Egyptians, with their more advanced knowledge of medicine, treated and maintained the health of their domestic animals. Sanskrit texts (the […]
