Pit Bulls Being Unfairly Targeted?

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on May 14, 2012 in Dogs, Miscellaneous | 0 comments

Are we as a society being ‘fair’ to pit bulls? Maryland’s Court of Appeals recently ruled that pit bulls and pit bull mixes are “inherently dangerous.” The decision stems from a case involving a pit bull named Clifford that escaped from its pen twice, severely injuring two children on the same day. Plaintiffs sued the dog’s owner and the landlord. Maryland’s Court of...

Advil for dogs?

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 26, 2012 in Dogs, Miscellaneous | 0 comments

I have been asked many times if it is OK to use Advil (Ibuprofen). IN fact a few of you reading this newsletter have probably done so. Hopefully you had no problems. It can cause serious health issues- and I saw it many times in practice. Never use Advil for your dog, and don’t give ANY None steroidal anti-inflammatories to your cat. Go with MANY of the alternative options first- few to NO...

Dog with Arthritis? Natural Solutions that work

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 17, 2012 in Dogs, Holistic/Natural Medicine for Pets, Joint Care | 0 comments

Today’s article is about pain, specifically what you can do for it at home. One of the more common causes is arthritis- especially in middle aged to older dogs. Some effective and safe nutraceuticals for this include: glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Essential Fatty Acids. ———————- Symptoms of...

How EXACTLY do you remove a tick?

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 11, 2012 in Cats, Dogs, Flea & Tick | 0 comments

First DON’T use a lit match, vaseline or fingernail polish. They DON’T work. And you can harm your dog or cat by doing so. In fact they may irritate the tick, and have MORE disease carrying saliva introduced into your pet- the opposite that you want. 1.Get some gloves- don’t expose yourself to any of the tick borne diseases 2. Use tweezers, and grab the tick right at the base of...

Taking Probiotics Could Prevent Allergies

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 4, 2012 in Dogs, Miscellaneous | 0 comments

One of the most common frustrating dog health conditions are allergies. Here are some of the many signs: Chronic itching and scratching. Ear infections. Hair loss Red, painful skin Thickened black skin Bad skin odor Paw licking Anal licking Head shaking So What can you do? Well a fairly recent study in people shows that probiotics can help. ( Source: NBC NEWS) Here are some highlights of the...

Itchy Dog?…New Topical Treatments

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Mar 22, 2012 in Dogs, Flea & Tick | 0 comments

Source: DVM 360 By: Jacqueline Gimmler, DVM, Jenise Daigle, DVM, DACVD VETERINARY MEDICINE Classically, atopic dermatitis is thought to be caused by a genetic defect in the immune system, leading to a hypersensitivity to normal environmental allergens. Newer theories propose that genetic defects in skin lipids and proteins create a barrier defect that lets allergens into the body, stimulating an...