A Michael Broad Blog
Following the legalisation of marijuana as a medicine for human use in 29 American states, pet owners are, in increasing numbers, turning to medical marijuana to treat their sick pets suffering from ailments such as arthritis and cancer. Cats, dogs, horses and lizards are some of the animals who are said to have benefited …
A drug that is used to treat ringworm in cats can cause severe birth defects if used inappropriately. I have just picked this information up from a book1. I checked the internet to see if there is a prominent reference to it in search results and there is not. It needs to be flagged …
A South African drug company, Aspen Pharmacare, has increased the price of a drug which treats Addison’s disease by 1900%. The drug is also used to treat humans. This massive, overnight, increase has jeopardised the lives of dogs and cats because many pet owners suddenly faced crippling healthcare bills for their animal companions. They …
An allergy to cats affects between 8-17% of people in the US and Europe. It is one of the most common allergies. Discover a drug with minimal side effects which takes away that damned allergy and you’ll make a fortune. This is what Circassia Pharmaceuticals tried to do. They reported on their website that …
It never occurred to me until now. Giving your cat a pill, which can be bloody difficult, might be easier if he/she is a little high on silver vine. Silver vine is another word for matatabi and matatabi is similar to catnip in regards to its effect on the domestic cat. We know the …
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 …
Have you tried Canna Companion on your cat? I have not and am looking for reviews. Canna Companion is a blend of hemp. Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species. The idea is for the animal to take advantage of the medical benefits of the cannabis plant while taking away the …
By Jo Singer Cats are masters at hiding pain as a survival strategy. However, kitty guardians who are “tuned into their cats will most likely recognize the more subtle symptoms of pain that their kitties are displaying. These signs can range from appetite loss, personality changes, aggression, difficulty walking, hiding, hissing or growling when …
