It shouldn’t even be a discussion anymore. Pet owners need to read the fine print before administering medicine to their ailing pet. That’s one of the first and easiest things you can do to prevent tragedy. But yes, sometimes it bears repeating.
Dogs are often considered the tough ones, especially when being medicated. Their feline counterparts are a little more sensitive — a little more susceptible to the unwanted side effects of taking the ‘wrong’ pill. In many cases, a cat’s bad reaction to a medicine is due to a substance we call permethrin.
This neurotoxin is harmless to your dog but devastating to your cat. So if you have both species as pets, remember that they can share some things, but not everything. And shampoos are one of the things they shouldn’t share.
Separate your cat from your dog ahead of your canine’s scheduled bath. Only allow them to socialize with each other once the dog’s fur has completely dried. Use labels to keep your pets’ things well organized and categorized.
Work with your vet Plano TX in creating a flea and tick preventive program that will give year-round protection for your pet.
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