Pharmacy and Medications
Information about common veterinary medications and pharmacies that fill pet prescriptions.
Follow up to: ProMeris - Adverse Reactions or Urban Legend?
An email about adverse ProMeris reactions reported by an owner of 7 dogs spread like wildfire on the Internet in April of 2008. Fort Dodge, the manufacturer of ProMeris, did ultimately issue a response, confirming that they did receive an adverse event report. At this writing they are evaluating the situation. Viewer comments suggest that this was not an insolated incident. Read more and decide for yourself.
An email about adverse ProMeris reactions reported by an owner of 7 dogs spread like wildfire on the Internet in April of 2008. Fort Dodge, the manufacturer of ProMeris, did ultimately issue a response, confirming that they did receive an adverse event report. At this writing they are evaluating the situation. Viewer comments suggest that this was not an insolated incident. Read more and decide for yourself.
Subcutaneous (SQ) Fluid Administration Tip
Giving fluids under the skin (SQ fluids) is something that many pet owners learn to do at home. Fluids are usually given when their pet is suffering from an illness such as chronic kidney failure or general failing health due to age or disease. Here are some tips to make fluid giving more pleasant for your pet and for you.
Giving fluids under the skin (SQ fluids) is something that many pet owners learn to do at home. Fluids are usually given when their pet is suffering from an illness such as chronic kidney failure or general failing health due to age or disease. Here are some tips to make fluid giving more pleasant for your pet and for you.