If you believe your pet has developed a bacterial infection, your pet should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Medications are available that can quickly resolve the infection and get your pet back to good health. Depending on your pet’s diagnosis, enrofloxacin may be the antibiotic your veterinarian prescribes because it is effective against a variety of … [Read more...]
Can Dogs Get Colds or Flu?
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Whether you’ve got a sniffle or something more serious, you may be worried about the potential risks for your four-legged friend. We’ve put together this guide to tell you everything you need to know about dog colds and flu to help you better understand your pet. When the trees start to lose their leaves and we have to defrost the car each … [Read more...]
Companion Animal Medicine
Veterinarians, as well as other medical practitioners, have long relied on antimicrobial drugs in the treatment of infectious diseases. As antibiotic resistance becomes an issue of increasing concern, it is important for health professionals to be more selective in their use of these drugs. This module gives an overview of current antibiotic use in small animal practice, of … [Read more...]
4 Types of Pet Recovery Collars You Might Not Know Existed!
Image Source: http://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-cone/The Classic Elizabeth ConeAlso known as the cone of shame, the Elizabeth collar is a medical device usually made with a cone shaped plastic to prevent the animals (normally cats and dogs) from licking/ scratching a particular area or wound, so as to allow the skin to heal. This traditional type of collar is usually bulky and … [Read more...]
How to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash for Quick Relief
“Some people may see the blisters in lines or streaks on the skin where they touched broken [or] damaged branches or leaves,” Melissa A. Levoska, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF. These blisters will eventually break, ooze, and get crusty as the rash runs its course and … [Read more...]
Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Regimen Animal Bites and Rabies Risk: A Guide for Health Professionals
On this page:Rabies PEP overviewHuman rabies immune globulin (HRIG)Rabies vaccineHuman rabies biologicsAdverse reactions Rabies PEP overview The rabies PEP regimen involves administration of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG), which is given only once, and a series of four 1.0 mL rabies vaccinations (Table 3: Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Healthy, Immunocompetent Persons, … [Read more...]
What to do if your pet vomits or has diarrhoea
It’s inevitable that your pet may have a bout of diarrhoea or even an episode of vomiting at some point in their life. The truth is, no one likes talking about these reasonably common events, let alone having to clean them up but it’s important to know what to do and when to take your pet to the vet. What you should do at home if your dog or cat is vomiting or has diarrhoea If … [Read more...]
MSU Extension Agriculture
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) was originally brought to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental garden plant (another good idea gone awry) and is now found throughout North America. In Michigan, it has been reported in several counties throughout the Lower Peninsula and in a few in the Upper Peninsula, according to Michigan Flora Online. Recently, we have identified … [Read more...]
Cold Medicines That Can Poison Your Pet
If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested human medications, this is considered an “ORANGE” - or urgent case - on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or … [Read more...]
Journal of Toxicology
AbstractBackground. Acute poisoning is a common scenario in the emergency department of any general hospital globally, but its pattern may vary in different parts of the world and even may be a different regional variation in the same country. Objective. Our recent study aims to assess the demographic characteristics, psychological aspect, pattern, and treatment outcome in … [Read more...]