Cortisone, a well known corticosteroid, is a treatment option for a wide range of ailments. Are you wondering if your dog can benefit from taking this synthetic steroid? As a matter of fact, veterinarians prescribe it for allergies, joint pain Read More …
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What You Must Know About Giving Your Dog Lasix!
Are you wondering if your dog can take Lasix? You aren’t alone! Many owners with older canines inquire about this drug (generic name Furosemide). Here’s the deal: Vets do, in fact, utilize this loop diuretic. It tends to be super Read More …
Read This Before Giving Your Dog Zyrtec For Allergies!
Zyrtec is a possibility if your dog has allergies. It can be especially helpful for atopic dermatitis. All sorts of itchiness and irritations of the skin can be alleviated with Zyrtec. The active drug, Cetirizine, can be used off-label. It’s Read More …
Read This Before Using Flonase on Your Dog!
Whether dogs can be given Flonase is a fairly common question. After all, animals get their fair share of allergies. First the good news! Veterinarians do prescribe this corticosteroid nasal spray. With that being said… Flonase may not be optimal Read More …
What You Must Know Before Giving Your Dog Claritin!
Straight to the point: Claritin has higher risks for dogs compared to human use. Nevertheless, the regular version can be carefully given to animals. Of course, your vet should be involved before any antihistamine is used on your dog. It is Read More …
Is Human Shampoo Bad For Dogs? Read This Before Bath Time!
Can human shampoo be used to achieve a fresh smelling canine coat? It’s a great question and one that many dog owners are asking! Truth be told, it really depends on your goal. If you simply want your furry friend Read More …
Read This Before Giving Your Dog Allegra For Allergies!
Does your dog have bad allergies? Are they itchy with runny eyes and/or sneezing? You want to know if Allegra can help so let’s get straight to the point: Vets do prescribe Allegra, but one version is off limits to Read More …
Considering Apoquel For Your Dog? Read This First!
Providing Apoquel to an always itchy dog makes sense (now that supply issues have finally been resolved)! This FDA-approved medication was developed specifically for dogs and reviews are largely positive. Your vet may recommend Apoquel for excessive itchiness (the type Read More …
What You Should Know About Feeding Your Dog Corn!
Are you thinking of feeding your dog some corn? You aren’t alone. We get asked about this topic a lot. First, it should be pointed out that maize is a very unique grain. The thing is corn isn’t entirely natural. Read More …