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Dogs
Halloween may be fun for your kids, but it can be downright scary for dogs. Don't take your dog trick-or-treating and resist the temptation to dress your poor pet in hot or uncomfortable costumes. It's best to keep your pooch away from the front door when those little ghosts and goblins arrive so he doesn't become too agitated by all the visitors. Above all, keep your canine away from the candy, especially chocolate, which is toxic to dogs if they eat enough of it. (That just leaves more for you!)
Cats
You've always heard that cats are finicky, but the curiosity that usually gets them in trouble can put them at risk for poisoning. Because cats lack certain liver enzymes, they cannot break down certain chemicals and thus may be less likely to recover from poisoning than dogs. Keep your cat away from common household products including bleach, deodorants, disinfectants, furniture polish, medicines such as aspirin, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, nail polish, shoe polish, and mothballs.
Birds
Insect sprays, hair spray, perfume, and other aerosol sprays are toxic to birds. Never spray an aerosol product in your bird's room. That goes for smoking too; if smoking is bad for humans, it's even worse for birds.
Did You Know?
Pharmacies that specialize in veterinary medicine can create customized products in a process called compounding. If your pet needs a medication that is not manufactured by drug companies, or needs treatment in a particular dosage via a specific method of delivery, a compounding pharmacy can help. For example, transdermal gels, ointments, powders, and injectable preparations are a welcome alternative to pills. Medications also can be made with flavorings such as fish, liver, beef, and chicken for tasty animal appeal.
Ask your vet for more information, or contact College Pharmacy.
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The Vet is In
When you have a sick pet, you can do a great deal to help your veterinarian give him or her the proper care. Be sure to tell your vet about any changes in appearance or behavior, whether your pet is eating and drinking water, when the problem started, and whether you feel the problem is becoming worse. You know better than anyone else when your beloved pet isn't acting quite right.
Problem of the month: Itching and scratching
Does it seem like your pet will never stop scratching? It may be normal behavior, but it could be a sign of parasites, infection, allergies, or an underlying skin disease. Check your pet for flaky skin, abnormal hair loss, or sores, and notice whether his/her persistent scratching, chewing, and licking seems to be escalating. Contact your vet before a skin problem becomes more serious.
Fun Facts
A zebra is white with black stripes.
Hummingbirds are the only animal that can also fly backwards.
The cockroach is the fastest animal on six legs, covering one meter per second.
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