PetrxShop http://www.petrxshop.com/blog Pet Medication and Supplies for your Pet Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:07:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Pet Supplies Plus Meds at PetRxShop.com http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/16/pet-supplies-plus-meds-at-petrxshop-com/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/16/pet-supplies-plus-meds-at-petrxshop-com/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:04:11 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/?p=2170 When it comes to buy pet supplies plus meds, PetRxShop.com has been my favorite online pet store for about five years now. I guess that’s why I come to this blog a lot. Reading and writing about my two dogs and my cat are a hobby of mine. As I type on my laptop, I glance over and the three onery pets doing their thing. Anyway, I digress.

As I was saying, I have been buying my pet supplies plus a few pet meds for a few years. Shipping has always been prompt. By that, I mean within a week and usually sooner than that. I have never had any problems with the pet supplies plus the meds being incorrect at all. And of course, the quality of the pet supplies is second to none. So do yourself a favor, and start buying your pet supplies plus all the other dog and cat essentials at PetRxShop.com.

Now that I am done with my daily advertisement, I may ask the admin of this site for a finder’s fee, or at least a small commission. I am kidding. I do need to order some pet supplies today. Guess where I’ll be ordering them from?

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First, for the names they have used. Biggy is one of my favorites. But I also like Chester, Gizmo, and Dunkin. These four pugs were as funny as any dogs I have ever seen.

Then these folks mentioned that their next pug would have one of these names. Moogie, Pigtail, and Pugsby are about as hilarious as pug names as I have ever heard.

Instead of just using their ideas, I came up with a few dog names myself for the little pugsters of the world. Pugster, Winston, and Skipper all sound like pug names to me. It makes me think of all the funny dog names from TV shows and the movies. Remember Edison from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Or how about Grunt from Flashdance? Let me finish with a good one. I just loved Shamsky from Everyone Loves Raymond.

]]> http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/funny-dog-names-for-pugs/feed/ 0 The Most Popular Dog Names and Other Interesting Facts http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/the-most-popular-dog-names-and-other-interesting-facts/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/the-most-popular-dog-names-and-other-interesting-facts/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:34:51 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/?p=2162 In my last post I mentioned that one of the top three most popular dog names is Max. Now I must say right away that this information is not scientific. It is based on registered dogs records. It comes as no surprise that many dog owners do not register their dogs as they should. Therefore, keep this in mind as you go along.

The most popular dog name in the United States is Sam. This would include variations of the name such as Sammie and Samantha. I would not have guessed that. As previously mentioned, the second most popular dog name in this country is Max. (Maxie, Maxwell and Maxine included). Max seems like a much more common dog name to me than Sam.

Coming in third is Lady, with Bear as the fourth most popular choice. Now you may be wondering, what about the rest of the top ten? Is my dog’s name one of the most popular? If it is Buddy, Chelsea, Maggie, Tasha, Shasta, or Holly, you have chosen a popular dog name. Some honorable mentions are Taffy, Ginger, and Brandy.

I find it interesting that Spot and Rover are nowhere to find on the list. Apparently, naming our pets after a physical or personality trait is a thing of the past. Now it seems dog owners are giving their pets human names.

One last tidbit here. The dog that bites most often is named Rocky. Mugsy and Zeke were tied for second place. As we move forward, it will be fascinating to see the next trend in dog names.

]]> http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/the-most-popular-dog-names-and-other-interesting-facts/feed/ 0 Dog Names Says A lot About the Owner http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/dog-names-says-a-lot-about-the-owner/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/dog-names-says-a-lot-about-the-owner/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:30:52 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/06/14/dog-names-says-a-lot-about-the-owner/ So you finally bring home the cute little puppy and a million thoughts are running through your head. Among them is the pressing question, what should I name him? As you look into his loving eyes, you wonder what would be the perfect name? Not just a good name, but the absolute best dog name.

Interestingly enough is the fact that choosing from all the different dog names, coming up with the right one for your puppy says more about you as it does about your dog. Dog names are a way to express how you view your dog as well as your relationship with him. Be mindful that the name you choose can cause an immediate positive or negative reaction with other people with they first meet the little puppy.

So take the necessary amount of time and select from the many dog names one that conveys the image that you want your friends, family, and guests to have. My next post will have a list of the most popular dog names in the USA. I will give one of the three most popular dog names now as a teaser. It is Max.

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I have been reading good reviews regarding the Adequan injections. I am thinking of letting my vet giving them to my dog.
So has it helped your dogs? Did you see a difference? What type of problem does your dog have?

Thank you

This is was answered by :
Annie :
Hip issues and ACL issues on giant breed dogs.

Done properly (not skimping on loading doses for the first month) I have had AMAZING results.

You can do this cheaper you know — have your vet show you how to administer the shots, give you an RX for it, buy in bulk over the internet and you have cut your bill down by 3/4!!

Not hard — truely not hard! And worth it!

Edited to add — Adequan has no known side effects

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thanks in advance!

This is was answered by :
zakiit :
I would not risk it if there might be a problem with a faster heart rate. Give it to him tomorrow when you cannot ride and make a note in your diary to do it again in exactly a months time and then carry on as before.

]]> http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2011/01/06/is-it-safe-to-inject-with-adequan-before-a-light-ride/feed/ 4 Will Adequan need to be taken forever? Long term effects? http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/08/will-adequan-need-to-be-taken-forever-long-term-effects/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/08/will-adequan-need-to-be-taken-forever-long-term-effects/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:46:09 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/08/will-adequan-need-to-be-taken-forever-long-term-effects/ My 13 year TB gelding has just been diagnoised with some minor arthritis in his hocks, particularly his right hock. My Vet recommeded we start him on some Adequan. What I’m wondering, is this going to be something he stays on forever? I know it depends on the horse for the dosage, but once a horse is on it, are they pretty much stuck?

Obviously I’d rather keep him on it if that’s the case, since I want my horse sound.

Are there any long term effects of the drug? I haven’t found much else online… any one with any personal experience with it? I have never used it before.

The following reply is by : PaintHorseLover :
I keep my mare on Adequan. I don’t think there are any last effects associated with the drug. It is very safe and you can go off of it at any time. Your horse’s movement might not be as stellar as when he was on the injection, but he won’t go lame. It is more economical than an oral joint supplement and is better for total body joint health. I would make sure with your vet that your gelding won’t be predisposed to lameness after being taken off the drug. I personally like Adequan. It just makes sense. A liquid injection via the muscle is going to reach joints better than an oral supplement that has to be first broken down, absorbed, and then sent to the joints. I can tell the difference in my mare when she is on an oral supplement versus the Adequan. She is not as fluid in her movement and is a tad bit stiff.

]]> http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/08/will-adequan-need-to-be-taken-forever-long-term-effects/feed/ 6 How long is is it safe to put my dogs on Frontline? http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/03/how-long-is-is-it-safe-to-put-my-dogs-on-frontline/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/03/how-long-is-is-it-safe-to-put-my-dogs-on-frontline/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:56:12 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/03/how-long-is-is-it-safe-to-put-my-dogs-on-frontline/ Is it safe to use Frontline top spot throughout the life of the pet every month for prevention of ticks? They live in a hot climate with mild winters, but they are mostly indoor pets with access to a yard with bushes, trees, and grass around.

This is was answered by :
Rustic Yearns For Me :
You can only use it a max of 6 months.

]]> http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/12/03/how-long-is-is-it-safe-to-put-my-dogs-on-frontline/feed/ 4 Has anyone tried treating dog with severe arthritis with adequan? http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/11/04/has-anyone-tried-treating-dog-with-severe-arthritis-with-adequan/ http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/11/04/has-anyone-tried-treating-dog-with-severe-arthritis-with-adequan/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:49:11 +0000 admin http://www.petrxshop.com/blog/2010/11/04/has-anyone-tried-treating-dog-with-severe-arthritis-with-adequan/ My pit is 3 years old and at 1.5 she was dianoised with elbow displaysia and her arthridic change was already classified as severe. About a year ago she also got bilateral fragmented cornoid processes (broken elbows) when she was playing with the hose ( Almost had to put her to sleep). So she is currently taking glucosamine and rimadyl but I have heard that adequan works well and have been talking with her vet about it you has not used it much in his practice but is willing to try.

Has anyone used this drug?
Did it help?

The answer is provided by :
Cookie :
I would definitely get her off Rimadyl. Read the insert the vet was supposed to give you when you got the Rimadyl. After several deaths on the drug, the manufacturer now includes a package insert that the vets are supposed to give the patient when dispensing Rimadyl. Side effects can be absolutely horrible with a dog on Rimadyl for any length of time. Adequan appears to be better for long term use, as does the newer Metacam, however all of the NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs) can cause bad stomach problems over time, so pick the one with the fewest side-effects, and that is not Rimadyl.

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