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Three Things Every Dog Owner Should Know About Antibiotics
I feel like we’re getting overrun by antibiotics for dogs … It seems that these days, it’s a good bet that if you bring your pet into the vet’s office for any sort of issue, you’re
Continue readingThe 3 Toxic Ingredients In Spot On Flea And Tick Treatments And Their Side Effects
The advent of easy to use spot-on products has made flea and tick prevention convenient for many pet owners. Certain ticks can carry dangerous diseases so we’ve all become extra careful with our prevention
Continue readingThe Dangers Of Flea And Tick Products
As a veterinarian, I’ve been taught that the majority of flea and tick products are harmless and safe, but evidence now shows that both the ‘active’ and some ‘inactive’ ingredients in the spot-on
Continue readingPurina Finally Recalls Waggin Train And Canyon Creek Chicken Jerky Treats
In 2012 alone, the FDA received reports of at least one dog dying per day and six dogs suffering kidney disease per day, all directly related to chicken jerky treats. Today, after thousands of consumer
Continue readingInteresting History of ProHeart6
ProHeart6 is a canine heartworm medication initially approved by FDA in 2001, withdrawn from market in 2004, and returned to market in 2008. The market approval, removal, and re-approval of this heartworm
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