Friday, November 19, 2010

Toxic Foods

HUMAN FOOD FOR PETS…. BAD IDEA. HERE’S WHY.

TOXIC HUMAN FOOD TO BEWARE OF….
ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS (ESP. XYLITOL)
ONIONS
GARLIC
GRAPES AND RAISINS
CAFFEINE
CHOCOLATE
AVOCADOS
MACADAMIA NUTS

SEVERE ILLNESS CAUSING FOODS…
HAM AND GRAVY
MOLDY/SPOILED FOOD
STAGNANT WATER
DIET PILLS

IF YOUR PET GETS INTO ANY OF THESE ITEMS, DON’T HESITATE TO CALL US OR AN EMERGENCY CLINIC. EVERY MINUTE COUNTS.

FDA Issues Consumer Alert of Online Pharmacies

The FDA has issued a consumer alert of online veterinary pharmacies. The FDA regulators have documented unscrupulous practices regarding the sale of unapproved and counterfeit pet drugs, dispensing of medication without a prescription, and sale of expired medications, which includes the top two medications: anti-inflammatory and heartworm drugs. If you chose to use internet pharmacies, the FDA and Dr. Nicol recommend you check to see if they are accredited through the Association of Boards of Pharmacy’s Vet VIPPS (Veterinary Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site) program. We hope this helps you to keep your pet healthy and safe.

Learn more, here.