Does My Dog Really Need the Rabies Vaccine? The Rabies virus is spread through wounds, or via the saliva of a rabid animal, and causes symptoms such as: overly vicious or timid behavior, lack of coordination and difficulty swallowing. Once these symptoms appear, the disease is fatal. While there is an effective post-exposure treatment for…
My Dog Just Ate Rat Poison. What Do I Do?
A client called last night asking this question. I want to share the answer in hopes it helps keep your dog safe. My dog just ate rat poison. What do I do? Rodenticide poisoning is the accidental ingestion of products used to kill rodents such as mice, rats and gophers. These products are common and…
What is the Difference between Sentinel® Flavor Tabs and Sentinel® Spectrum Chewables?
What is the difference between Sentinel® Flavor Tabs and Sentinel® Spectrum Chewables? A client recently asked this question so we thought we would share our answer. Both products contain Milbemycin and Lufenuron which Prevents flea maturation, heartworm prevention, kills hookworms, roundworms, whipworms. The difference is Sentinel® Spectrum Chewables also contains Praziquantel which kills tapeworms.
About Our Online Pharmacy and Clinic Flea/Tick Promotions
We have been using our online pharmacy for about 6 months now. Many of you have used the service and enjoyed the convenience of prescription medication and diets being delivered to your home. Our newsletter and web site can direct you to the pharmacy or click on: https://www.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/main.asp?uri=1360&id=1728 We continue to sell most of the products…
Why is a Fecal Sample Needed?
A fecal examination is the microscopic evaluation of feces. The test is indicated for dogs, cats, puppies, kittens with diarrhea, straining, lack of appetite or vomiting as well as during the kitten and yearly health exam. Negative results help determine health or may exclude the presence of disease and gastrointestinal parasites. Fecal examinations are primarily…
