How EXACTLY do you remove a tick?
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...
Read MoreItchy Dog?…New Topical Treatments
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...
Read MoreHow to get rid of Fleas Naturally
Fleas are one of THE most common reasons that dog and cat owners seek out a Veterinary clinic, yet unfortunately all that the Veterinarian can offer is a variety of potentially toxic insecticides. Dog and Cat owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the high number of side effects from conventional flea medication, and many are seeking some of the safer, holistic options of natural flea...
Read MoreExposing mistreatment of animals
Dear Dr. Fox • Would you please comment on “Undercover TV,” regarding the filming of mistreated livestock and dogs used for food in China. — S.G., Highland, NY Dear S.G. • Many “undercover” films have been produced that document the cruel and ignorant mistreatment of “downer” cows going to slaughter and the unimaginable conditions under which pigs,...
Read MoreFor the love of you pet: Prepare your pet for hurricane season
Originally published July 7, 2011 at midnight, updated July 7, 2011 at midnight By John Beck With the first storm of the season just passing through, it got me thinking about the future of this hurricane season. I have my human family covered for a storm but what do I need to do to get my four legged family ready? Alex did just raise his ugly head and hopefully that will be the last storm to...
Read MoreNew Jersey Attorney Gray Graifman Receives Favorable Decisions in Spot-On …
July 7, 2011 New Jersey plaintiff’s class action lawyer, Gary Graifman, recently secured favorable decisions in class actions against manufacturers of spot-on flea/tick treatments. July 07, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Plaintiff’s class action lawyer Gary S. Graifman, a partner with the firm Kantrowitz, Goldhamer Graifman, was part of a team of plaintiffs’ counsel who...
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