Posts Tagged ‘medication’

Administering Oral Medication to a Cat.

Posted by admin on November 4th, 2010 under Health ConcernsTags: , , , , ,  • Comments Off

Administering oral medication to your cat can pose a great challenge and can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. It is a crucial step in the process, so it must be done. This article will provide you with the step by step instructions, in an effort to minimize stress for both you and [...]

Giving Oral Medication To a Dog

Posted by admin on October 15th, 2010 under Health ConcernsTags: , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

Giving medication by the mouth to your four legged companion should be easy. Some quick ways is if you can try to disguise the pill in a treat this will ease the task of giving your dog an oral medication. Ex. wrapped in cheese or meat, covered in peanut butter, or you can try a [...]

Long term medication and blood work for your pet

Posted by admin on August 24th, 2010 under Health ConcernsTags: , , , , , , , , ,  • 2 Comments

Why is it important to have follow-up blood work done for my pet on long term medication?  Depending on the type of medication your best friend has been prescribed, recommendations for frequency of blood work may vary.  Examples include heartworm preventative which is checked annually, while NSAIDS like Rimadyl are checked every 6 months.  Frequency [...]