If you’re like many pet owners today, you’ll do whatever it takes to keep your pet happy and healthy. Our plans help make that possible by offering reimbursement levels of 70%, 80% or 90%, after a deductible. We also offer a 100% level of reimbursement.
Dr. Fiona is a veterinarian guest blogger for pet insurance provider, Pets Best.
Common human NSAIDs have varying degrees of toxicity to dogs and cats and should be avoided in pets.
What are NSAIDs?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) control pain by reducing inflammation and blocking precursors to pain.
Common Human NSAIDs
The most common include:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Naproxen (Aleve)
Are There Safe Animal NSAIDs?
Yes, there are animal specific NSAIDs available by veterinary prescription. That being said, not all dog-safe drugs are safe for cats! Never give a drug prescribed for one pet to another without veterinary advise.
Many animal medications have been flavored in order to make administering the pills easier for us. Dogs will not uncommonly mistake these for treats if they are within reach. Even if the drug is safe for pets, an overdose can occur if too much is ingested.
Dr. Fiona is a veterinarian guest blogger forpet insuranceprovider, Pets Best.
Many efforts have been made to control rodent populations and keep them out of our homes. Rat poison is effective, but can pose a risk to your pets.
How Toxic is Rat Poison to My Dog or Cat?
Toxicity depends on the type and formulation of rat poison (rodenticide), as well as how big your pet is and how much they ate. Bottom line, if you think your pet ate ANY rat poison, you should immediately seek veterinary attention.
Can My Pet Get Sick from Eating a Rodent that Has Eaten the Poison?
Yes. It’s more likely to occur if a smaller pet ate a big rat with a belly full of bait. However, dogs and cats that consume rodents on a regular basis and therefore get consistent low doses of the toxin are at risk for ‘relay toxicosis’ due to how long the poison stays in the body and accumulates.
Are All Rat Poisons the Same? How Does Rat Poison Kill?
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Hi. I’m Dr. Fiona Caldwell; I’m a veterinarian at Idaho Veterinary Hospital. I’m answering questions from Pets Best Insurance Facebook page today. This question comes from Carrie who asks: Why do some cat litters cause wheezing? This is a great question. Cats can have different sensitivities to litter, some cats have no problems at all, and other cats can be more sensitive.
Hi. I’m Dr. Fiona Caldwell, I’m a veterinarian at Idaho Veterinarian Hospital. I’m answering questions from the Pets Best Insurance Facebook page today. This one comes from Diane who asks, “How many times a week should I brush my dog’s teeth?”
On the Pets Best Insurance Facebook page, Justin asked about cherry eye and if there’s a quick way to treat it. Great question Justin, cherry eye can be a common condition in dogs so I’ll go over the basics and how it’s treated.
What is Cherry Eye?
Dogs have an opaque third eyelid with a tear gland, which usually can’t be seen. When there is defect in the tissue of the third eyelid, the tear gland prolapses (bulges).
What Does Cherry Eye Look Like?
It looks like a fleshy red mass in the corner of the eye. It can be in one eye or both.
Do you Need to Treat Cherry Eye?
Treatment is needed to prevent the tissue from drying out, and to prevent future problems with ‘dry eye’ which could require daily artificial tears for your dog.
How Do You Treat Cherry Eye? Is There a Quick Way to Help Cherry Eye?
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