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About 27% of horse owners buy painkillers without consulting veterinarians
Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a WSU-led survey found.
How to clip a cat’s nails
While most cats do not like having their nails trimmed, with some patience it is a task you can complete at home. It’s best to start trimming nails in young cats so that they get used to the process. How do you safely clip a cat’s nails? Cats will likely require restraint when their nails […]
How to clip a dog’s nails
While most dogs do not like having their nails trimmed, with some patience it is a task you can complete at home. It’s best to start trimming nails in young dogs so that they get used to the process. How do you safely clip a dog’s nails? Some dogs will happily sit in your lap […]
Giving oral medications to your dog
Giving a dog oral medication isn’t always the easiest task, but by remaining calm and following the guidance below, you can make sure your pet gets the medications it needs. Your veterinarian will tell you if your dog’s medication can be given with food or an empty stomach. If the tablet or capsule can be […]
Examining and medicating a dog’s eyes
If your veterinarian has prescribed medication for your dog’s eyes, don’t worry – with a little patience it can an easy task. Medicating the eyes can be messy so cover good clothes and work on a surface that is easy to clean. Some dogs will happily sit in your lap or on a table while […]
Examining and medicating the ears of a dog
Most dogs don’t like having their ears examined, cleaned, or medicated, however, with a little patience and practice, you should be able to perform these tasks at home. Some dogs will happily sit in your lap or on a table while you clean or medicate their ears, but many require some form of restraint. Ear […]
Examining and medicating a cat’s ears
With a little patience and practice, you should be able to perform these tasks at home.
Examining and medicating a cat’s eyes
Cats aren’t fond of being restrained and having someone put medications in their eyes, however, with some patients and practice this is a task you can complete at home. How to examine a cat’s eyes Some cats will calmly sit in your lap or on a table while you medicate their eyes, but many require […]