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Top 10 Human Medications That Poison Our Pets

"Although pet parents are well aware of poisons lurking around their home, many don’t realize that some of the biggest culprits are sitting right on their own nightstands. In 2007, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received 89,000 calls related to pets ingesting over-the-counter and prescription medications. To help you prevent an accident from happening, our experts have created a list of the top 10 human medications that most often poison our furry friends." Click here for full story:Medications That Poison Our Pets.

Distemper Distemper is a contagious, incurable, often fatal, multisystemic viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Symptoms: Early symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, and mild eye inflammation that may only last a day or two. Symptoms become more serious and noticeable as the disease progresses. ..Many dogs experience gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms, such as.... Click here for full story: Distemper.	Symptoms of Pain and Illness in Dogs Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one's suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat an illness when it is detected early. Click here for full story:Signs of Illness.
*Parvovirus* 'Parvo' is a highly contagious disease characterized by diarrhea that is often bloody and is caused by a pathogen called canine parvovirus. Click here for full story: Parvo.	What is Flea Bite Dermatitis? Some pets suffer very little from flea bites, but a number of less fortunate pets develop an allergic reaction to flea saliva, leading to a severe skin reaction known as flea bite dermatitis. Click here for full story:Flea Bite Dermatitis.
Ten things you should never give your pet Did you know there are things that you should never feed your cat or dog? This useful article, written by Dr. Karen Halligan is essential reading for all cat and dog owners. Click here for full story:Ten Things.	New Puppy? New dog owners have many concerns. Check out this Puppy Care Kit to get you off to a good start. Included are basic tips on your pup's first day home, house-training, health care, feeding, behaviour-training and crate-training. Click here for: Puppy Information Guide.
The Protein Controversy A great deal of misinformation has been published about the adverse affects of protein on our animals. Large breed dogs, in particular, are believed to be adversely affected by consuming too much protein during their puppy and adolescent stages. This misconception is predicated on the hypothesis that protein accelerates bone development. Nothing could be further from the truth, if indeed, we are talking about good bio-available meat protein! Click here for full story:Protein.	Coccidiosis Coccidia are small one-celled organisms that multiply in the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats, most commonly in puppies and kittens less than six months of age, in adult animals whose immune system is suppressed, or in animals who are stressed in other ways (e.g.; change in ownership, other disease present). Click here for full story: Coccidiosis.

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Top 10 Human Medications That Poison Our Pets