Monthly Archives: September 2011

Just came across this list posted by the Pet Poison Helpline that lists the top human medications that are toxic to pets, and they are: Pain relievers (Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Tylenol, etc.) Antidepressants (Zoloft, Cymbalta, Effexor, etc.) ADD/ADHD medications (Ritaline, Vyvanse, etc.)...
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Although the kitchen can be a wonderful gathering space for family and friends, it can also be a source of potential dangers to your pet. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the top 10 dangers in the kitchen are: Chocolate (especially dark...
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I hope everyone in the US had a great Labor Day holiday! I know I did! So, now it’s back to work. Today I wanted to summarize the feline preventive healthcare guidelines. They are, in many ways, similar to the canine guidelines,...
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Today I will summarize the new canine preventive health guidelines recently released from AAHA-AVMA Preventive Healthcare Guidelines Task Force.  The purpose of these guidelines is help pet owners understand the importance of regular veterinary care and to be able to make informed...
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