Drugs don’t work for child depression so why give them to cats?

The majority of antidepressants taken by children are ineffective. In some cases the drug is harmful. This is the conclusion of a major study. General Practitioners tend to give out antidepressant drugs for children too readily. They tend to give out antibiotics too readily as well. The same, with respect to antibiotics, can be …

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Pet Meds Compounding Pharmacies May Be At Risk: Take Action Now

Compounding pharmacy for pets

The majority of kitty guardians regard pets as family members, therefore it’s understandable when one of our fur “kids” seems under the weather, we promptly seek the services and advice from the cat’s family doctor; the “family” veterinarian. Depending on the results of a thorough examination and testing, veterinarians often prescribe necessary medications. But …

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Can Pot for Pets help end the suffering of our companion animals?

Although in traditional medical circles using marijuana to treat people remains a controversial topic, why can’t this popular weed help alleviate the constant suffering and intractable pain that is endured by companion animals who are terminally ill? Colorado and Washington State have already legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Thousands of people are taking …

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Amitriptyline (anticholinergic drug) for cats may increase risk of feline dementia

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is administered to cats with ‘behavior disorders’ such as inappropriate urination and destructive behavior and for medical conditions such as cystitis, separation anxiety and more. It is an anticholinergic drug. It inhibits acetylcholine activity. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter (a chemical transmitter).  In people, amitriptyline is used for all kinds of conditions such as …

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