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Tag: medications

  • Pet Health
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It Is NOT Safe to Give Your Dog Ibuprofen — Here’s Why

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDAug 1, 2019May 28, 2020

There is no safe ibuprofen (Advil) dosage for dogs. It is dangerous. In fact, even Tylenol and aspirin can be unsafe. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Pet Health
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How to Give Medicine to a Cat (Yes, Even to a Difficult Cat)

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJul 30, 2019May 28, 2020

Hard truth: There is no “one technique” that enables all people to give pills to all cats. Here’s my best advice.

  • Pet Health
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How Veterinarians Are Handling the Opioid Crisis

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDSep 5, 2018May 28, 2020

Veterinarians have to be extra vigilant these days in how they prescribe controlled drugs to pets in need of pain relief.

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6 Common Items That Can Kill Your Cat

By PetfulAug 23, 2018April 20, 2020

Keep your cat safe and do your homework on these common — and potentially dangerous — household items.

  • Pet Health
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Are Bravecto or Nexgard Safe to Use on Your Dog?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 30, 2018June 3, 2020

These flea and tick preventives are chewable alternatives to spot-on treatments. But are they safe? Here’s why we’re concerned about them.

  • Pet Health
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How Do You Know If Your Pet’s Meds Are Authentic?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 9, 2018May 28, 2020

Buying pet medicine off the gray market may seem cheaper in the short term, but in doing so, you may be sacrificing the health and well-being of your pet.

  • Pet Health
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“Natural” Drugs Can Have Deadly Consequences for Your Pet

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 18, 2016May 28, 2020

Keep your pets and other family members safe by locking up your “natural” over-the-counter supplements along with your prescription drugs.

  • Pet Health
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Don’t Ask Your Vet to Bend the Rules for Your Pet

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDOct 28, 2015December 21, 2018

When you ask me to falsify your pet’s health records or prescribe meds for a pet I haven’t seen, you’re asking me to put my veterinary license on the line.

  • Pet Health
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What’s in Your Pet Medicine Cabinet?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 20, 2015May 15, 2020

Here’s some advice on sorting out expired meds and unlabeled bottles — plus, 4 common medications you should always keep on hand.

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