Foxtails are Dangerous to Your Pet!
This year we have seen a ton of dogs and cats come into the shop with foxtails buried in their coat. The dangers of foxtails are real and we have heard the horror stories to prove it.
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. . . foxtail that lodged under his third eyelid and once for one that got jammed in his gums behind his front teeth . . . ."
Please follow this link to learn more about foxtails, they may be lurking in your backyard!
http://www.thebark.com/content/protecting-your-dog-against-foxtailsSave Money On Vet Bills
(Thank you Dave and Linda for these tips)
If your dog or cat is prescribed a prescription that is also prescribed to humans, you can drastically reduce your prescription bill!
"One pet owner reduced her pet's anti-cancer drugs from $187 to $41.14 by switching the prescription to Walgreens where pets can be included as family members in that store's Prescription Savings Club."
I called a local pharmacy in town
Faast Pharmacy and asked if they filled animal prescriptions and they do! So, if a prescription is getting pricey or is pricey and you have to make a decision on your pet's health or life because of financial reasons, shop around locally before you make that decision!
http://lifehacker.com/5819751/purchase-pet-prescriptions-at-a-human-pharmacy-to-avoid-huge-vet-markupsTry to always buy your medication from a local pharmacy.See the FDA article about online pharmacies and their dangers. A few dangers include counterfeit medication, medication coming up on an expiration date and the storage of some of these medications.
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm203000.htm
