Last month we covered an extensive list of potential toxins and poisons
that are hazardous to our pets. Remember that old newsletters are archived
on our website if you have missed previous
articles....http://www.priestlakevet.com
Today I would like to go over a few human products that ARE SAFE to
administer to your pet under the appropriate circumstances.
The first is ASPIRIN for minor aches and pains. Give 1/4 tablet per 20# of
body weight every 8-12 hours as needed. Buffered aspirin is best. As in
people, aspirin is best given with food. Remember that aspirin is safe but
Tylenol is toxic! Cats can be given baby aspirin at 1/2 tablet per 10 #
body weight.
**Aspirin should not be given if your pet is currently receiving ADEQUAN
injections.**
PEPTO BISMOL for loose stools and stomach aches. Give 1 teaspoon per 20#
of body weight every 8-12 hours as needed.
BENADRYL for sedation, motion sickness, and allergy symptoms. Give 1/2 of
a 50mg caplet (not capsule) per 20 # of body weight every 6-8 hours as needed.
NEOSPORIN for minor scrapes, abrasions, and small sores. Apply 3 times
daily for up to 7 days.
FLEA AND TICK ALERT!
The doctors and technicians have been seeing fleas and ticks routinely on
pets in the last 3 weeks. The rain and warmer weather have contributed to
large numbers of eggs hatching recently....the immature forms are on the
move and looking for a host pet...don't let it be yours.
Now is the time to start your flea/tick control.
Here is a quick flea/tick/heartworm primer:
ADVANTAGE: Excellent flea control. No tick control. Topical spot on.
FRONTLINE: Excellent flea and tick control. Topical spot on.
REVOLUTION: Excellent heartworm control. Average flea control. Below
average tick control.
The company has cut their price by 25% and is beginning to market the
product in a 3 pack.
HEARTGARD: Excellent heartworm and intestinal worm control. The company
gives you $5 back when you purchase a years supply.
FRONTLINE SPRAY: A monthly topical spray that provides excellent flea and
tick control. Also provides repellent protection (note that topical spot
ons have no repellent action).
PREVENTIC COLLAR: The best tick control available (generally only needed
in highly infested areas).
BOTTOM LINE:
I use Heartgard in combination with Frontline in Marty and Spunky (the
yorkies). Heartgard with Advantage is also excellent if your pet does not
get tick exposure.
More entries from the official Doggy Dictionary:
THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans
remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them
of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes
wildly, and chewing up as many shoes and newspapers as possible.
LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your
person where you want him or her to go.
DROOL: This is what to do when your person has food and you don't. To do
this properly you must sit as close as you can and look as sad as possible.
GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test
your ingenuity. You must stand up on your hind legs and try to push the
lid off with your nose. If you do it right, you are rewarded with
margarine wrappers to chew as well as tasty left overs.
BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines invented for dogs to control body
fat. To get the maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and
dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then
swerves and falls into the bushes as you prance away.
