Hair lossQ: I have a 4 year old yellow lab who sheds constantly, is there anyway to minimize or stop his hair loss, we have tried brushing him 2 -3 times a day and diffrent shampoos, what eles can we do? A: A combination of fatty acids are usually used to promote healthy skin and coat.|you can check our websit under "skin care" to see a selection of products that would be beneficial.
Dangerous bobcat ticks found in areaQ: My two cats go outside, sometimes in the woods. our area has been warned that bobcat ticks are fatal to cats. my cats are allergic to frontline (lose hair) and revolution. the advantage has controlled fleas but i realize it is not effective on ticks. can you recommend a product so that i can feel more secure when they are out? A: Use a cat flea and tick collar, and check regularly for allergenic reactions.
Shop for: tick, advantage, revolution, frontline
Comparison chart of flea & tick medsQ: Checking your comparison chart, it seems that frontline plus offers the most protection - more than frontline top spot. however, when i entered my dogs' pounds (2 dachshunds - 9 and 13 lbs) my choices did not include frontline plus, only frontline top spot. is frontline plus not offered for this weight dog? A: Frontline plus has a product for 11 to 22 lbs. the frontline topspot has a product for 2 to 22 lbs.
Shop for: frontline, frontline plus, frontline topspot
How to get medication without prescriptionQ: I went to my vet to get my two yorkies tested for heartworms and to get a prescription from the vet to order heartworm medicine over the internet and she will not do that. i just bought the medicine from the vet clinic. is there a way for me to now buy it from petmeds without my vets prescription? A: The law is very specific about requiring prescriptions for products where they deem it a necessity. you should have free choice as to where you purchase your prescriptions. in many states a written prescription must be supplied on request. the american veterinary medical society also advises their members to provide one when requested.
Ferrets and catsQ: I have 2 ferrets and 2 cats, all of which are inside pets, and have fleas. if i were to choose between frontline and advantage, which on would be better, or should i choose 1 for the cats and the other for the ferrets? A: I only use pyethrin sprays on ferrets or pyethrin shampoos as i dont believe advantage or front line is labelled for use in this species. either product is fine for dog or cat
Shop for: advantage, frontline
Frontline etc... vs hartz etc.......Q: What is the difference between name brand and over the counter for dogs? A: The frontline products have much better ingredients for better protection against fleas, flea eggs & larvae and ticks.
Shop for: tick, frontline
I can't identify themQ: Recently my male cat has lost a lot of weight, and today i saw a short white worm hanging from his tail that was about the length of my pinky nail. i've looked all over and can't figure out what it is. what is it and what should i use to treat it? A: You could bring a stool sample to your veterinarian for a positive id of the type of worm. you can also use a broad spectrum wormer such as panacur-c. this product is given once a day, based on the weight of the pet, for 3 consecutive days.
Shop for: panacur
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