Yes, domestic cats can overdose on veterinary and human medications for a number of reasons. Accidental ingestion of veterinary bills and pills for humans are a common cause of poisoning in companion animals including cats. This may happen when a … Continue reading →
I have presumed that this grey cat is female but her name is androgynous. It is Gomela. She suffers from severe congenital hydrocephalus according to her human companion who has made a video of her receiving her medicine which is … Continue reading →
In other words does L-lysine help domestic cats control the feline herpes virus which is very prevalent in cat rescue shelters and catteries? The feline herpes virus is one of two which causes cat flu. The other is calicivirus. The … Continue reading →
This true story actually happened this week to my friend Helen. I thought it interesting (and somewhat amusing) and wanted to share it with all of you. The point of this article is to encourage cat parents (and cat grandparents) … Continue reading →
CBD oil is marijuana without the hallucinogenic stuff (THC). There is a convincing and cogent story by a veterinarian, Dr Andrew Jones DVM, on the internet about the use of this drug. He used CBD oil to treat his dog … Continue reading →
Seraquin, a joint supplement you can buy online, is highly recommended by an experienced cat caretaker/guardian who knows about cat welfare and health having been a vet tech. It is not a drug but a neutraceutical and therefore very safe … Continue reading →
To be honest, we don’t know the answer to the question in the title because of a lack of scientific reviews. There is a lot of talk but little science on the internet about colloidal silver treatments and nearly all … Continue reading →
This is about prescriptions written by American veterinarians and it is not hot off the press news. It is a reminder of how pet medicines are dispensed. We know that in nearly 100% of cases your veterinarian’s prescription is dispensed … Continue reading →
Convenia, a long-acting injectable antibiotic, is very convenient. As is apparent, the drug’s name is based on its convenience. It works for up to 2 weeks. But is it worth the risk? Are you sacrificing safety for convenience? Will your cat pay a heavy … Continue reading →
Animals take medication of their own free will without the intervention of a vet or their caretaker. There are many examples. They might eat it or apply it topically. The long, indigestible word “zoopharmacognosy” is an amalgamation of several roots … Continue reading →
