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 – […]
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is a problem with the joining of the hip bone. The hip joint is a ball and socket and attaches the hind legs to the body of the dog. The ball is the femur head and the socket (acetabulum) is part of the pelvis. For ease of movement, the ball […]
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 […]
