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Pet owners want informed consent of drug risks
Last
October, I took my dog, Mattie, to the Sylvania Veterinary Hospital for
the first time for surgery following a brief illness. I was reluctant,
at first, because I would be taking her from her long-time veterinarian,
who knew her well, and handing her off to strangers. Yet I was drawn by
the hospital's claim of being the only facility in northwest Ohio to offer
round the clock care . Read
Full Story...
Do you know about the drugs your pet will get?
Anesthesia safer today for senior dogs and cats
Pain killers can be dangerous, too
In December, 2004, Sue Draeger, of Curtice, noticed her black Labrador retriever, Murphy, was sore from arthritis. Eager to alleviate its pain, she took the dog to her veterinarian, who prescribed a common pain killer, Rimadyl (Carprofen). In the next three weeks, Murphy's health declined so rapidly that Draeger had the dog put to sleep. Read Full Story...
Cautionary tips for safe use of animal pain killers
Pet owners can report adverse drug events
Pets valued no more than a stick of furniture
Pets get no help from the Better Business Bureau
Pets are a beloved part of the family, Press readers say
Are our pets being over-vaccinated?
When you get a new puppy or kitten, veterinarians give them standard vaccinations to guard against infectious diseases. But scientists for years have been questioning the need for annual “boosters” for adult dogs and cats. Some studies have shown routine vaccinations can even cause cancer and other serious diseases in pets.
Though many veterinary colleges support newer vaccination guidelines, which reduce the need for some shots, the debate over whether we may be over-vaccinating our pets continues. Read Full Story...
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