Q. My mother gave my 6lbs dog a dose of comfortis flea medication for a 10-20lbs dog.
We called the emergency vet line and they said call the number on the box and with it being Sunday everything is already closed.
Do you think he's gonna be okay or is there anything we can do now? Please help..
We called the emergency vet line and they said call the number on the box and with it being Sunday everything is already closed.
Do you think he's gonna be okay or is there anything we can do now? Please help..
A. I don't think it will hurt the dog,he may throw up. Which would solve the problem. I don't think the fleas have a chance
does anyone use the ivd line of pet products for there cats or dogs ?
Q. Does anyone out there use the ivd (innovative vet. diet) line for there cats and dogs? if so, can you please tell me about it. Does your animal like it love hate it? Is it worth it considering you pay 27.00 or more after shipping and handeling and state tax for an 8 lb bag?
A. I use IVD Limited Ingredients for my cats as one has Irritable Bowel Syndrome. They love it and it really helps with their symptoms so I think the price is worth it.
If you need it for a medical issue and your vet has prescribed it, I would say to go ahead and get it. It's worth the cost. However, if you are just looking for a good nutritional brand that cats will like, I recommend Nutro Max. This is great stuff. If you have a Petsmart nearby, buy some there. They will allow you to return the Nutro Max if your cat doesn't like the taste. What have you got to lose?
Good luck! And remember your babies are worth every penny!
If you need it for a medical issue and your vet has prescribed it, I would say to go ahead and get it. It's worth the cost. However, if you are just looking for a good nutritional brand that cats will like, I recommend Nutro Max. This is great stuff. If you have a Petsmart nearby, buy some there. They will allow you to return the Nutro Max if your cat doesn't like the taste. What have you got to lose?
Good luck! And remember your babies are worth every penny!
How often do rats need to see the vet?
Q. I am thinking about getting a small animal. Well, two if I get rats since they like company. But one thing I keep hearing is that they need to go to the vet a lot. Is that true? How often do they usually need to go to the vet? Not just for normal check-ups. That too, but mainly I've been hearing that they are prone to getting ill and such.
A. They should not need to go to the vet for a regular check up, they only need to go if they're sick.
But how often they get sick can vary a lot. It depends on where you get them, genetics/how well they were bred, how well you take care of them, and a lot of it is luck of the draw.
If you get rats from the pet store that aren't bred very well or cared for well, there is a good chance they will be sick when you get them so they might need a vet visit then, but you might be lucky and they will be healthy. Rats from reputable breeders are bred to get sick less and are taken care of properly so they should not be sick when you get them.
But after that it is hard to tell. Some rats just end up being sickly and get respiratory infections every few months so they need to see the vet for that. Some rats are very healthy and may never need to go in their life. Some may just need to go once or twice for a slight infection or an abscess.
They definitely are prone to illness though, so only get them if you can afford the vet if they do end up needing it. They can get respiratory infections, abscesses, cysts, tumors (females are very prone to benign mammary tumors, but either gender can get cancers) or other kinds of general infections.
Just make sure you do plenty of research on what bedding and housing they should have (certain things will make them sick), feed them a proper balanced and healthy diet (if they're healthier they'll get sick less), try to get them from a good breeder, and give them plenty of play time and exercise. This will prevent illness the best you can, but have a vet lined up before you get them in case. I would suggest having at least $100 saved for each rat you get, and yes make sure you get at least 2 rats, they should never be alone.
Personally, my current rats have not had to go to the vet very often at all. I have 5 rats right now, 4 were from pet stores and all needed to go within the first month I got them because of respiratory infections. One was from a rescue so it had good care and a vet available so was healthy when I got it. But since I first got them, only one has had to go to the vet a second time, and she is close to 2 (although it was quite an expensive trip, like $400 because of surgery). But like I said, some rats are just sickly throughout their whole lives, no way to tell how often your rats will have to go.
But how often they get sick can vary a lot. It depends on where you get them, genetics/how well they were bred, how well you take care of them, and a lot of it is luck of the draw.
If you get rats from the pet store that aren't bred very well or cared for well, there is a good chance they will be sick when you get them so they might need a vet visit then, but you might be lucky and they will be healthy. Rats from reputable breeders are bred to get sick less and are taken care of properly so they should not be sick when you get them.
But after that it is hard to tell. Some rats just end up being sickly and get respiratory infections every few months so they need to see the vet for that. Some rats are very healthy and may never need to go in their life. Some may just need to go once or twice for a slight infection or an abscess.
They definitely are prone to illness though, so only get them if you can afford the vet if they do end up needing it. They can get respiratory infections, abscesses, cysts, tumors (females are very prone to benign mammary tumors, but either gender can get cancers) or other kinds of general infections.
Just make sure you do plenty of research on what bedding and housing they should have (certain things will make them sick), feed them a proper balanced and healthy diet (if they're healthier they'll get sick less), try to get them from a good breeder, and give them plenty of play time and exercise. This will prevent illness the best you can, but have a vet lined up before you get them in case. I would suggest having at least $100 saved for each rat you get, and yes make sure you get at least 2 rats, they should never be alone.
Personally, my current rats have not had to go to the vet very often at all. I have 5 rats right now, 4 were from pet stores and all needed to go within the first month I got them because of respiratory infections. One was from a rescue so it had good care and a vet available so was healthy when I got it. But since I first got them, only one has had to go to the vet a second time, and she is close to 2 (although it was quite an expensive trip, like $400 because of surgery). But like I said, some rats are just sickly throughout their whole lives, no way to tell how often your rats will have to go.
What care/medications is necessary from the vet for my dog?
Q. I have to take my dog to the vet for his rabies shot and I want him to get a general check up too.
BUT, every time I go to the vet I feel like they want to give my dog every kind of medication (he's healthy) and rack up a huge bill.
What kind of medications (vaccinations, etc.) should I REALLY be worrying about?
Thanks!
BUT, every time I go to the vet I feel like they want to give my dog every kind of medication (he's healthy) and rack up a huge bill.
What kind of medications (vaccinations, etc.) should I REALLY be worrying about?
Thanks!
A. Dogs most certainly DO NOT need yearly vaccinations, that's an old line that some vets use to get you to do more than is needed.
Over vaccination has shown to trigger some immune diseases in dogs, it is not necessary to vaccinate your dog every year once he has had the basic puppy shots and booster.
Only vaccination mandated by law is rabies vaccination.
It has been shown for some time that vaccinations last a great deal longer than a year - some are lifetime.
Use some common sense, do some real research and don't blindly do what your vet wants if he is an old line vet who routinely vaccinates dogs every year - that's for his financial betterment, not the dog's health.
I'd go for the 3 year rabies vaccination, booster shots for what's prevalent in your area if your dog is under 6, after that I question ANY vaccination - except, of course, the rabies because it is required by law.
Make sure your dog is on heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative - either Advantix or Frontline Plus works well.
Aside from that, decent food and exercise should keep your dog well.
Over vaccination has shown to trigger some immune diseases in dogs, it is not necessary to vaccinate your dog every year once he has had the basic puppy shots and booster.
Only vaccination mandated by law is rabies vaccination.
It has been shown for some time that vaccinations last a great deal longer than a year - some are lifetime.
Use some common sense, do some real research and don't blindly do what your vet wants if he is an old line vet who routinely vaccinates dogs every year - that's for his financial betterment, not the dog's health.
I'd go for the 3 year rabies vaccination, booster shots for what's prevalent in your area if your dog is under 6, after that I question ANY vaccination - except, of course, the rabies because it is required by law.
Make sure your dog is on heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative - either Advantix or Frontline Plus works well.
Aside from that, decent food and exercise should keep your dog well.
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