Your Pet and Human Drugs
Thinking about giving your pet an aspirin to ease its pain? Think again! Human painkillers including ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen can be dangerous and even deadly to animals. Though acetaminophen can ease a human tension headache, one tablet of 500 mg extra strength acetaminophen can kill a 7-pound cat. Human medications are not designed for the animal body, and can have deadly effects when given to pets. Veterinarians can help prescribe the right dose and type of medication for your pet when it is in pain. Visit HealthyPet.com to find an accredited veterinarian near you. Read
On.
When Your Cat Vomits
It’s the moment a cat owner dreads: being jolted awake in the middle of the night by that awful sound of retching. And while you fumble for the light switch, your favorite feline deposits a hairball on your pillow.
As much as we love them, cats vomit, even hairless breeds. Hairballs are a
common culprit. But vomiting can also be a sign of a potentially serious medical
problem. Read
more.
Periodontal Disease in Dogs
More than 85% of dogs over 4 years of age have evidence of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammation of the supporting structures surrounding the teeth and is the main cause of early tooth loss.
Toy breeds are at higher risk for periodontal disease because of tooth crowding
in the mouth. Read more.
How to Exercise Your Dog in Winter
My chow chow, Nani, is covered in long, orange fur. I’m not. Children often stop Nani and me on the street to remark on how fluffy she is. No one has ever commented on my fur.
Now, abundant body hair on a human is normally a bad thing, but on below-zero
days, I find myself staring enviously at Nani. A quick glance at her thick
coat is also a reminder that my canine companion is ready and willing to brave
the elements, even if I’m not.
So, on cold winter days, how do I give Nani the exercise she needs without
making myself miserable? Read
more.
PetsMatter is provided by the American Animal Hospital Association for educational purposes only. The information should not be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. PetsMatter is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian.
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