Thanks!

P.S. I am just curious, my dog does not have heartworm.

The question was answered by :
doc's wife :
The worry is that if the prev. kills any active heartworm- it could break off, leave the heart and travel to the lungs, causing a PE.

We’re considering using Adequan canine as a preventative measure… he doesn’t have osteoarthritis yet (at least not as far as our general practive vet can identify, though a specialist may have been able to identify subtle early signs she didn’t see).

Does anyone have any experience with adequan canine for prevention of osteoarthritis?
We are using glucosamine condroitin supplements as well, but are thinking about adding Adequan.

The answer is provided by :
PurebredDog :
You should use Chrondritin, Glucosamine and MSN.

All flea meds,shampoos, powders have this chemical permmethrin its a
pestiside and its in all of them beware !

I am writing in alarm and concern about the Sergeant’s Pet Care
products for cats that are being sold on the market. I recently used
a brand new bottle of Sergeant’s® Skip-Flea® & Tick Shampoo for Cats.
Within about 11 hours of using it, my cat was having seizures, and
then went into some sort of coma. Her pupils were so big that her
eyes were completely black. I took her to the vet hospital where I
learned that the shampoo contained this chemical called Permethrin.
This is a known PESTICIDE that is lethal and toxic to cats. This
isn’t the first case the hospital has had of cats coming in affected
by this. Nine hours after getting her to the hospital she died. My
cat was perfectly healthy until this moment. I have contacted the
company and they are not quite willing to cooperate. I am looking for
help in bringing awareness to other pet owners about these harmful
products. I’ve done a lot of research and I found out that these
following products are also hurting and killing pets (cats and dogs).
To read each story of what each animal went through is heartbreaking:
Bio Spot, Advantage, Frontline, Sergeant’s Nature’s Guardian flea and
tick products. I have emailed several people whose pets have died and
become injured. There an amazing amount of people that need help.
I’ve contacted the Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of
Pesticide Regulation so far and have not gotten very far. Sara
Paredesscr@aol. com Sacramento, CA:

Frontline:
“The day that ur 8 year old Tibetan Spaniel received the frontline
plus on his back, he seem very unhappy, like he knew he had received
something bad for him. The following days he refused to walk - he had
to be carried to his favorite tree. He was extremely lethargic. He
only moved to eat and drink. He seemed depressed - he did not wag his
tail, or show any affection as he usually does. IT was as if his
personality was changed - he became a depressed, sad dog. In the last
two weeks (after 3 weeks of this) he started to ‘improve’ and while
he started scratching a bit more as the flea poison wore off, he
started seeming to feeel better, to walk, to ’smile’, to be happy to
see his dog friends on the street. He now seems just about fine -
although still not walking quite as much as he was 5 weeks ago before
the frontline” Lily lily0278@gmail. com

Alert! “Farnam’s Bio Spot Flea and Tick Almost Killed our Dog.”
One day while shopping, we cameacross an over-the-counter product,
called Bio Spot Flea and Tick Control (by Farnam Pet Products). It
looked similar to the Frontline product, but it was much cheaper, so
we decided to try it. The Bio Spot seemed to work just as well as
Frontline, so we used it again six weeks later. An hour after
applying the Bio Spot, we found Hamish thrashing about on the
ground. His body was completely stiff. His head was raised in the
air, and his jaws were opened wide. A thick foamy saliva was spewing
from his mouth. Horrified, I tried to determine if something was
stuck in his throat. His windpipe was clear, but he was not
breathing. His eyes began to roll back in his head. He was dying
and we did not know what to do to save him! We made a desperate call
to our veterinarian …. more — Here are some of the e-mail
messages that I have received from others whose dogs and cats have
experienced adverse reactions to flea control products. (after
clicking on a date message board, scroll down a little to view the
message)

Alert Zodiac flea control killed 2 cats
” We have just lost 2 cats because of Zodiac flea trol drops. They
died one after another , 2 healthy pets, we used this Zodiac drops
for about 2 moths as instructed on the package. The vet said it went
through the skin and damaged the liver. We will e-mail the company as
well.” Andrei in Canada : andreikraev@ yahoo.ca

I shampooed my dog with Zodiac Flea and Tick Shampoo on sunday the
20th. The dog seems to be fine but I have extreme pain in the hand
I used to rub the shampoo in. It took me a few days to realize
what had happened. The pain starts in my fingers and goes all the
way to my shoulder. Unless you like pain or want to kill your pet,
DO NOT USE THIS SHAMPOO! Carol Dunn lcd @ briskweb.net

Other testimonials about dangerous pet products

The answer is provided by :
Jasmine :
I WILL NOT use those flea drops products from grocery store. I did it once on my cat. He got a hold of it, guess he licked it. He was running around like a mad cat and started foaming at the mouth. Fortunately he was fine. I immediately threw out the cheap crap. He’s on Advantage Multi now and perfectly happy.
My 2 dogs were on Advantage Multi and have been fine. Yesterday I changed them to Revolution. It smells like rubbing alcohol. Jasmine showed mild discomfort. Maggie started flipping out. She tried so hard to rub her back on the floor and sofa to get it off. I will ask the vet today about that. She really didn’t like Revolution on her.

The following reply is by : K9Resqer :
We see several HW+ dogs in rescue every year. I’ve fostered several myself and even kept one of them.

We’ve never had one stay at the vet for a week. Usually they’re there 24-48 hours after the shot for observation and then sent home.

We did have one dog that was given the injection in his spine. He looked so silly because he had shaved spots on his back for the longest time.

The “usual” heartworm treatment is to inject a concoction that includes arsenic to kill the worms. So yes, it can be harsh on a dog. But much better than the dog suffering, and dying, from heartworms.

You’ll need to keep the dog quiet for a month after treatment. No full out running, leash walking only, etc. This is because the worms will be breaking up and if they get into the bloodstream the dog can throw a clot and die.

If the dog is in early stages of heartworm disease, there’s no reason why she can’t make a full recovery.

Good luck!

The following reply is by : ♥♥Lizzy Kitty♥♥ :
First of all, Feeding dog food to a cat can in the long run, give the cat liver, bladder, and other problems. Once is fine. TO get the to used to each other, but the cat in one room and let it live there for a while. Give it attention. Let the dog sniff the cat under the dog and visa versa. When about 3 days past and the dog and cat know there is another animal in the house, let the dog see the cat, but have the dog on a leash so you can stop if they attack. Do it for longer periods until up to a week. Then they can both be let out around the house no restrictions. The vet can check to see if the cat is micro chipped, maybe they will reconize it.
Some other info
Preventing Bad Habits
A little training when your cat first comes home will help to prevent any bad habits from becoming established. If you try to “think like a cat” to discover why they perform a certain unwanted behavior, you can help to establish more acceptable routines. Here are some tips on the three most common bad habits:

Scratching. Scratching is a normal cat behavior to leave it’s scent on it’s territory, get exercise, and groom it’s nails. Most cats will leave your expensive furniture alone if you redirect their scratching instincts to an acceptable spot. Invest in a kitty condo big enough for your cat to stretch out on, and if you see him scratching, take him to the post. Rub a little catnip on the condo to enhance it’s appeal. You can also put strips of aluminum foil down the edges of your sofa during the training period as a deterrent. And have a spray water bottle handy to spray your cat while firmly saying “NO” if he scratches the couch. PLEASE DO NOT DECLAW YOUR CAT. Declawing is equivalent to amputating your own fingers at the first knuckle. It’s painful, leaves your cat defenseless, and often causes emotional problems that arise from the suppression of this very natural activity.

Jumping on the kitchen counter and table. Cats love high places, so the kitchen counter strikes them as a great place to watch the world go by. If your cat also finds food up there, they’ve just had major reinforcement for this bad habit. Best solution: find another spot in the kitchen where it’s ok for your cat to hang out from on high, like the top of the refrigerator. Then persistently move your kitty there every time she jumps on the counter. Repetition and consistency are key here, but eventually your cat will get the idea.

Not using the litter box.First, have your cat checked by your vet to rule out a urinary tract infection. Next, try changing the type of litter, for many cats are very sensitive to particular litters. Try unscented litters, removing hoods from boxes, moving the box to a more private location, or cleaning the box more often. Provide multiple boxes in multiple cat households. Also, if you have a kitten, be sure it actually remembers where the litter box is! Sometimes in a big house a small kitten can get lost, in which case it will look for the nearest unobtrusive corner to go!
Food Recommendations
Many people ask us what we consider “the best” brand of cat food. Most of us have different preferences (usually dictated by the whims of our own cats), but there are some universals we have discovered through experience and consultations with our vets.

The key in choosing a good type of food is to read the ingredients. With wet food, you should avoid meat by- products. With dry food, you should not only avoid by-products, but consider how much of the protein comes from meat and how much from grain, as cats cannot process grain protein nearly as well. In general, for both wet and dry, the more meat ingredients in the first few positions in the ingredients list, the better the food. In addition, many dry foods use corn to bind the food, and corn can lead to obesity as well as trigger allergies in your cat. The best dry foods have no corn in them at all, and ideally no soy or wheat.

What you may have heard about “supermarket” cat foods being the equivalent of “junk food” for cats is not just a ploy to get you to buy the more expensive brands. Just as there is a range of how people food is made, different brands of cat food are made with different standards. Relying on supermarket brands of cat food is analogous to feeding your children fast food for every meal. These foods may be fine for an occasional treat but should not be fed every day. The best bargain wet food is Trader Joe’s Premium cat food, as it has no meat by-products and is priced similar to grocery store pet food.

Most food you buy at a Petco, Petsmart, Centinela Feed or a similar local pet store is a superior brand. We recommend the following based on our experience; there are also other excellent premium brands: Premium High Quality
Wellness Avo Derm
Natural Balance Royal Canin
Felidae Nutro Natural Choice & Nutro Max
Nature’s Variety Prairie Pro Plan
California Natural Advanced Pet Diets’ Select Choice
Artemis Innova Regular (red bag)
Innova Evo

Kittens should be fed kitten food, both wet and dry, until they are at least eight months old, then they can move to adult food. Always have plenty of fresh water, changed at least once a day.

Recent studies suggest that cats that are only fed dry food can develop urinary and kidney problems due to insufficient water in the diet. In addition, dry food is high in carbohydrates so if your cat is overweight, feed more wet and less dry. Many vets now recommend always feeding wet food.

Current research from vets also suggests changing your cat’s brand or flavor of food at least every 6 months, or feeding it a few varieties of food. This is in case your cat ever needs to go on a veterinary special diet. If it has only eaten one kind of food for 10 years it will resist the new food.

Is It Okay To Let A Cat Go Outside?
Some people say it’s cruel not to let a cat go outside. Based on our experience at Kitten Rescue, we’ve put together this list of all the things an indoor-only cat misses:

Being hit by a car
Being eaten by a coyote
Being attacked by a bird
Exposure to FIV (Feline AIDS)
Exposure to Feline Leukemia
Exposure to Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Exposure to upper respiratory infections
Fleas, Ticks, Worms
Fights
Abscesses
Dog attacks
Becoming lost
Being stolen for profit or research facilities.
Tortured by cruel people
Poisoning by food, pesticides, or anti-freeze.
And here are just a few of things you gain by loving your cat enough to keep it indoors: fewer fleas - cleaner furniture - lower vet bills - a pet that’s more closely bonded to you - peace of mind knowing your cat is safe and happy.

The fact is, outdoor cats live an average of 6 years, while indoor cats live an average of almost 20. Isn’t that the dealmaker right there?

SO IN SORT! KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE!!!

I went on Vacation, for a week, and my mom was here and when that happened all the kitties disappeared and the neighbors said there was a bob cat in the area. and that one got hit by a car. I broke down crying they were so adorable….

Anyway only the momma cat is left and I want to keep her. I just got back in town tonight so tomorrow afternoon i’m going to the pet store to get necessary supplies….

However the main question is as follows:
I feed the cat all the time and have been for the past month however she has not gained any weight she is still very skinny…. Could there be something wrong with her? If so what? I know she did just give birth to 4 kittens like a month and a half ago..

Someone Please Help! I have called every where!!!!!

*Also* Does the regular FRONTLINE Flea Medication at WALMART work just as good as Frontline plus prescription???

*Momma cat eats all the time, But doesn't gain any weight, What could possibly be wrong? I have given her wet food, treats, kitten chow, adult food with proteins, i've mixed everything together, nothing seems to work.

Is it just because she is outside and is probably very active?

The best answer is by :
messy_beast :
You need to get her checked by a vet. if she’s been outside she has probably picked up parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms. Any food she eats nourishes the parasites instead of nourishing her. You need to get a wormer (it needs to be one that tackles roundworms and tapeworms).

Hyperthyroid is another reason. It makes cats ravenously hungry, but they burn it off as fast as they eat it and end up very skinny. This needs a vet to treat it. He can prescribe tablets to stabilise the condition followed by surgery to remove abnormal thyroid tissue.

Food intolerance can also prevent weight gain. Does she have diarrhoea or vomiting? Food intolerances can mean the food passes through them too quickly (due to the bowel upset) without being properly digested.

Get her checked out by the vet. She needs to be spayed ASAP and you can get the worm treatments and her thyroid checked at the same time. If she’s not spayed, she’ll be ready to mate again within a couple of weeks of not being suckled by kittens and it sounds like she’s not in a good state to have more kittens.

The answer is provided by :
Cole M :
its very good, and yes you can shower him after 3 days, and it prevents fleas/ticks for a while

The following reply is by : chetco :
After many years of trying nearly all of the products, I find Revolution works the best. My dogs (breed)are super sensitive to chemicals, but have had no problems with Revolution. Call around your vet clinics and ask them if they carry it. The first treatment is often given for free as a promotion.
Where has it been all my life! Great product.

My trainer is giving my horse both and I really dint think he needs it. She really hasn’t told me anything, I just saw it on my bill. I have no idea why he needs them.

Ok so about my horse. He is a 9 year old Dutch Warmblood in full hunter/jumper training. He gets worked 6 days a week with an average of 4 jumping days. I was not told he would need this maintenance. I am very concernd.

He is ONLY 9. Does he really need both. I know I should ask the vet, but I would like to know what you think about this.
Thanks

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Here's really my "question" Are these injections for maintnance like a supplement to help in the long run or are they medicine to help with repair or pain. Once they have started with these shots, do they need them for life?

Also, I've bin billed for Legend twice but I have learned its a once a year kind of shot. Do you know if its common to give this shot two months in a row or could it be a typo?

The best answer is by :
Saddlebreds..RollercosterOn4Legs :
Both these are inecjectable supplements….. Adequan and Legend are injections given to a horse because they have bad joints.. i know that a vet percription is required to order both of these… but if its on your bill it should only be a one time thing.
Adequan i have never used but is given intramuscual and aids in lamness, joint trama and joint damage.
Legend i have used, its a shot that should be given once a year… this shot is given derectly into the horses joint to help the movement and helps joints that have been damaged… When my show horses reach about 16, I put them on this shot to aid them in the proper fuctunion of there hocks… as for my gaited horses, gaiting is stressfull on the horses hocks so when they show signs of being in pain i uses this shot to put the fluid back into the joint so it can properly fuction… the youngest horses i had put on it was 7 so dont worry bout the age.
your horses is a jumper so these to supplements will help him alot… it will prevent alot of break down that can occur.
Your trainer knows what they are doing.
Even if hes only 9 he will be better off in the long run and will be able to jump longer

The answer is provided by :
doggielover :
petsmart, your vet, also @ 1-800-petmeds ; www.petmeds.com.

I've never used 1800 petmeds- but it might be worth investigating if the price is right.

good luck