tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
Anyone who takes medication prescribed for someone else puts themselves at risk of illness or even death – and this applies to your pets, too! Although there are many medications used in both animals and people, the effects, doses needed, and other things aren’t always the same.
Posted on April 10th, 2012 by isak
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Snake bites tend to occur on the pet’s head or neck. Bites involving the trunk of the body have a poorer prognosis.
Posted on February 27th, 2012 by isak
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Just as people are living longer than they did in the past, cats are living longer too. In fact, the percentage of cats over six years of age has nearly doubled in just over a decade, and there is every reason to expect that the “graying” cat population will continue to grow.
Posted on November 15th, 2009 by isak
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Diarrhea is the passage of loose, unformed stools generally occurring in more frequent bowel movements. It is the most common sign of an intestinal disease.
Posted on June 10th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Dogs, General, Pet First Aid, Pet Illnesses | 10 Comments »
Home Remedy for Dog Ear Infections
Posted on June 8th, 2009 by isak
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e love our cats and always want to make sure they are feeling well and healthy, that’s why one of the main questions among cat owners is “how to tell if your cat is sick?”
Posted on June 6th, 2009 by isak
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Urinary tract infection in dogs can be a recurring phenomenon and it might tire you to constantly take your dog to the vet. Consequently, you may wonder if a dog’s urinary tract infection can be treated with a homemade formula.
Posted on June 6th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Dogs, Pet First Aid, Pet Illnesses | 26 Comments »
Human Medicines that Work for Pets
Posted on June 4th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet First Aid, Pet Meds/Vaccinations | 11 Comments »
Deep wounds that cut through the skin and into the flesh will need stitches within 2-4 hours to heal most effectively. Shallow wounds and minor cuts may only require home treatment, but will heal best with first aid.
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet First Aid | 1 Comment »
A dog can be plagued with any type of infection on any area of the body, but usually yeast infection affects a dog’s ears more than any other part of the body. Dogs that have floppy ears don’t get enough air circulation and dogs that do not get enough sunlight are susceptible to dog ear yeast infection.
Posted on May 28th, 2009 by isak
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