MedicineQ: We have a dog with ongoing ear infections. she has been givin baytil otic and otomax. she is doing alot better now,but i know in the future the infection will return. the vet says he will not write out a perscription because he makes money off his medicine. do you have to have a perscription? thank you for your time. doris cook A: Both of those products require a prescription from a veterinarian. the american veterinary medical association and many state regulations support the consumer's right to fill prescriptions at a pharmacy of their choice.
Ticks in my houseQ: Is there a product that will not harm my children to use in my home to get rid of and prevent ticks? A: Most tick prevention products are insecticides but are fairly safe around children if you follow packaging inserts.
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HeartwormsQ: My dog is on heartworm shots.but with all the mosquitos in my yard is she still protected? or do i need to worry? A: If you are using heartworm preventative, your pet should be adequately protected.
How to for injectionQ: I would like to give my puppy his vaccinations myself. i am not sure how to give a dog an injection. i am a nurse and am familiar with giving an injection to humans. do dogs need the vaccination intramuscularly or is sub q the most appropriate method? i have been told either is ok. what is the correct way? thanks you. A: Either is method is appropriate.
AllergyQ: I just paid $50.00 for my 8 yr old female dog that weighs 42 lbs. for an allergy shot, she recieves them about three to four times a year. i was hoping to find a different prescription for her allegies she has her bi-annual check-up and it is starting to cost me a lot. i would like to start vaccinating her my self. please direct me to a place where i can order from, thank you darlene barrett A: If you let us know what medication was used we might be able to offer you a means of saving some money.
Hair lossQ: I have a 2 yr old shihtzu who looses patches of hair in warm months and the vet gives him a steroid shot for this about once a month.i do not like the idea of him getting these shots but it seems to help temporaly.he is on the advantage flea protection and goes to the groomer regular.there are no open places on his skin and it mostly falls out from his chest area.any solutions?? A: I hate these long acting steroid shots as they do in my opinion lead to long term health problems when used chronically. if your dog needs cortisone safest route is low dose oral therapy which can usually be tapered to every other day to every third day during allergy seasons. also could try antihistamines as well as fatty acids like derm caps from 1800petmeds. also new drug out called atopica which is alternative to cortisone
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How to prevent fleasQ: What flea medication do you recommend to be the best for prevention of fleas? and our dogs is unable to use frontline. she had an allegic reaction. thank you A: I prefer either advantage or program
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