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Pet Owner News

Read the label. When you initially receive your pet’s prescription, take time to read the label. Make sure your pet’s name is on the label and the medication is what you expected to receive. If you note something unexpected, such as a change in appearance or color of a regularly received medication, or the medication is not what you were expecting, call your veterinarian or pharmacist. It is always better to double-check before giving the medication. There may be a perfectly good exp...

Always keep medications safely out of reach and never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian. The following are some tips from Pet Poison Helpline to help prevent pets from getting into over-the-counter or prescription medication: Never leave loose pills in a plastic zip-type storage bag – the bags are too easy to chew into. Make sure visiting house guests do the same, keeping their medications high up or out of reach. If you place your medication in a ...

Pet owners who are serious about pet-proofing their home should start with their own medicine cabinet. Pet Poison Helpline ™ is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Nearly 50% of the calls received by Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications – both over-the-counter and prescription. Whether Fido accidentally chewed into a pill bottle or a well-intentioned pet o...

Wedgewood Pharmacy helps pets take the medications they need You know that making certain your pet receives her medicine exactly as prescribed by your veterinarian is key to helping her live a long, healthy life. But what if your pet simply won't cooperate? First of all... relax! You're not alone. It is not unusual that your pet doesn't want to take her medicine, but it is important to recognize why your pet may be having trouble complying. Based on our experience, the most common reasons for re...

If you own a pet, make sure you have a first aid kit at home. Pet Poison Helpline recommends the following items be kept on hand in case of various emergencies: First aid kit contents Hydrogen peroxide 3% within the expiration date An oral dosing syringe or turkey baster for administering hydrogen peroxide Teaspoon/tablespoon set to calculate the appropriate amount of hydrogen peroxide to give Liquid hand dish washing detergent e.g., Dawn, Palmolive Rubber gloves Triple antibiotic ointment with ...

Travel season is upon us! While millions of Americans plan to travel this summer, make sure you remember an often forgotten detail of planning your trip – your pet’s medications! There are three main points your pharmacists at Wedgewood Pharmacy want you to remember when preparing for your vacation: documentation, medication and awareness. Documentation Get any needed permission/documentation before you leave, especially if you are traveling out of the country. This may include: A le...

Tomorrow, May 8, 2010 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day as declared by FEMA's Citizen Corps. Here's an excerpt from the site with very important links and a PDF to help you and your family care for your pets in the tragic event a disaster occurs in your area. http://www.citizencorps.gov/news/themes10/may.shtm#event05 While our pets hold a special place in our hearts, unfortunately they often don't hold a place in our disaster preparedness plans. Encourage members of your community to ...

I just added a new section to our Learning Center, " Helpful Hints for Pet and Horse Owners ." When you get a chance, check out the articles to learn more about common household items that could be poisonous to your pet , or the dangers of dog bones . And visit frequently, because I will be updating the section with more articles that pet and horse owners will find useful.