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Pet Health Issues and SolutionsQ. My pet has had an adverse reaction to/ been poisoned by a product. What should I do?A.
Discontinue the product straight away - do not give the next dose. In any possible case of poisoning, we recommend that you consult your veterinarian immediately and they will be able to advise the appropriate treatment. Also, you or your veterinarian should contact the manufacturer of the product and make them aware of the reaction. There are also some poisoning assistance hotlines specifically for animals: The Animal Poison Hotline on 888-232-8870 or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435). There is a fee for these services. If it is a human who has been poisoned, contact your family doctor or a hospital immediately. If you have a poisoning emergency, the American Association of Poison Control Centers can be contacted on 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. Q. What treatments do you offer for arthritis?A.
Pet Drugs currently offers a selection of both prescription and non-prescription arthritis remedies. We have natural products such as Cosequin and Benelox, which can be purchased without a prescription, as well as medications such as Rimadyl and Deramaxx, which can be purchased with a prescription from your veterinarian. The natural products tend to work to repair the joint damage associated with arthritis and can take a little longer to work than the prescription medications. The prescription medications are anti-inflammatory, which reduce the pain and inflammation in arthritic joints more quickly, however can have more severe side effects than the natural medications, in particular digestive upsets. Q. What should I do for my dog's ear infection?A.
The signs of ear disease are very similar for many different types of problem. Allergies, ear mites, bacterial or fungal infections, a foreign object such as a grass seed in the ear all appear similarly. Dogs shake their heads, rub their ears, may have a red ear, a smelly discharge or in severe cases a head tilt or hearing loss. Your veterinarian is the best person to diagnose the type of problem causing the signs, and can recommend the appropriate treatment. Many topical treatments should not be used if the animal has a ruptured ear drum as they can cause deafness or balance problems. Ear cleaners can be purchased without prescription, and are a useful adjunct to many of the prescription treatments. There are treatments for ear mites available without prescription also. Most of the strong antibiotic drops required to cure a bacterial or yeast infection of the ear do require a prescription, however. |
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