Category Archives: Medication Information

“Animal Rescue—Transporting Fido Across State Lines”…AVMA Welfare Focus Nov 9, 2011

Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore and Mr. Glenn Kolb Puppies and dogs are increasingly being transported over long distances across the United States in response to societal interests. A shortage (or sometimes the perception of a shortage) of certain types of dogs … Continue reading

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The “moral” of the story…No CO2 plumes = Fewer Mosquitos?

I find this stuff interesting. But also humorous when I think of all those of you who get more bites from the little critters than others.  Read the story it is informative.

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Heartworm Positive and No Medication..What to Do?

This information is relevant and important to those of you with heartworm positive dogs.  Hopefully your pets’ aren’t affected but it is interesting none-the-less.  

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Heartworm Prevention or Treatment?

Yesterday I had a lengthy discussion with a long-time client about heartworm treatment for a heartworm positive dog  she and her husband rescued.     They are quite taken by the dog and want the best treatment and care.  The patient was … Continue reading

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Flea Season is Here!

With the temperatures dropping the environment is peaked for the hatching of the itchy and nasty fleas.  The brand Sentinel is the best product for the most dogs to stop the flea life cycle to eliminate the birth of new … Continue reading

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Ticks are a danger to you and yours.

The linked article is about a “double” infection which is not uncommon. Fortunately we have excellent vaccine for Lyme Disease and safe new products for the control of ticks. Unlike fleas, we cannot control the life-cycle or the tick population … Continue reading

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Heartworm Prevention Fall Specials

This HOT summer is nearly over signaling the beginning of flea season and mosquitoes (yep–two bites in 20 minutes last night!).  I still think the heat should remove those buggers!  Ask us for an additional $5 instant rebate for a … Continue reading

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Heartworm Disease Treatment (Shortage of Medications)

The treatment medication for heart worm disease is in rare supply.  This is the second time in the last few years for this shortage.  The easy answer for all of you is to give your Interceptor/Sentinel the same day of … Continue reading

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Ocular Toxocariasis: Reduce the Risks to Your Children and Family.

Roundworm infection can damage the eyes of people and especially children.  We continually emphasize the importance of effective parasite control for our patients.  The link provided is from a recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Report (MMWR). The article is long … Continue reading

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Flea and Heartworm Control: The Best Way

Stick with prescription medication for nontoxic flea control Over-the-counter flea and tick remedies are typically full of pesticides that affect the nervous system of mammals as well as insects and can make cats, dogs and even people sick, write Seattle-area … Continue reading

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