What is MSM?

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on May 10, 2012 in Glucosamine | Joints, Pets | 0 comments

MSM or Methylsulfonylmethane is found naturally in some raw fruits and vegetables. It a sulfur containing compound, and it is essential for normal cell function. MSM decreases inflammation and pain, and acts as an antioxidant. —————————– HOW it works for arthritis —————————– It...

Pet Food Recall

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 30, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments

Diamond Pet Foods Recall ————————————— Diamond Pet Foods has expanded its recall- clearly there is a problem with Salmonella and their food. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula—dry dog food, 35 lb. bag, with production codes CLF0102B31XCW (best by Jan. 27, 2013), CLF0102B31XCW (best by Jan. 28,...

Steps for Pet CPR

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 16, 2012 in Holistic/Natural Medicine for Pets, Pets | 0 comments

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the most important First Aid technique that every pet owner should be comfortable with. Chances are that you will never have to use it, but it will save your pet’s life if a ball is lodged in his airway. There are some very basic steps: 1. Assess responsiveness 2. Establish a patent airway 3. Perform rescue breathing 4. Cardiac massage – establishing...

When pets die at the vet

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Apr 2, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments

By Laura Parker, USA TODAY The patient had dental surgery, there were complications, and he died. Now his family members are accusing the doctor of negligence and claiming that the episode caused them emotional distress. It’s a typical medical malpractice case — except in this 3-year-old dispute, the patient was a sheepdog named Lucky. Barry Silver, the attorney for Lucky’s...

Vaccine Adverse Events

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Mar 27, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments

They make the statement that: ‘Vaccine AEs (Adverse Events) are underreported in veterinary medicine.’ Meaning there are far more side effects than what is ‘published’ as they are NOT reported. Here is some of what they have to say about side effects Vaccines are biologic products and, as such, provoke a series of complex immune reactions that may culminate in rapid-onset...

Warning – Drug Reaction

Posted by Save on Pet Supplies on Mar 12, 2012 in Pets | 0 comments

They happen, and the FDA has placed a big warning label on one commonly prescribed for cats, called Metacam. The point here is that reactions happen fairly often- and you as a concerned and involved pet owner need to be aware of them. On the FDA site there is some specific...