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Perfect Coat Flea and Tick Shampoo

Blogged by Linda on Friday June 20th, 2008 at 8:38 pm in Shampoo and cleaning supplies | 0 Comments »

Perfect Coat Flea and Tick Shampoo kills fleas and ticks, ends snarls and tangles, leaves pet smelling fresh and sweet and

cleans thoroughly.
Brand Name
Perfect Coat Flea and Tick Dog Shampoo (Eight In One Pet Products)

Active Ingredient(s):
Pyrethrins (0.05%), Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical (0.11%), N-Octyl Bicycloheptene Dicarboxamide (0.18%), Inert Ingredients (99.66%).

What is this product used for:
Flea and Tick Shampoo kills fleas and ticks, ends snarls and tangles, leaves pet smelling fresh and sweet and cleans thoroughly.

Availability:
Flea and Tick Shampoo is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used:
Wet pet completely. Apply liberal quantity of shampoo and work in. Pay extra attention to matted or tangled areas. Continue to work into coat for several minutes. Rinse pet thoroughly in clear water. Dry pet and comb out well. Repeat every 7 days.

What are the side effects:
Sensitivities may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe the pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. If signs continue, consult a veterinarian immediately.

What special precautions are there:
This product is for use on dogs only. This product is harmful if swallowed. This product causes moderate eye irritation. Do not use on puppies less than 12 weeks. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, pregnant, nursing or medicated animals. If product is swallowed, call a physician or poison control center immediately. If product gets in eyes, flush with plenty of water. If product gets on skin, was with plenty of soap and water.

In the event of an overdose:
Contact a veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

How should I store this product:
Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Frontline Top Spot

Blogged by Linda on Friday June 20th, 2008 at 8:12 pm in Medications | 0 Comments »

Frontline Top Spot (Merial)    Generic Name fipronil (9.7%)

What is this product used for: Frontline TopSpot provides convenient and effective flea and tick control for dogs and cats, puppies and kittens. It is effective against all stages of the brown dog tick, the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer ticks (the major carrier of Lyme disease).

Availability: Frontline TopSpot is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used:
Use Frontline TopSpot for Dogs, on dogs and puppies 10 weeks of age or older. Frontline TopSpot for dogs is available as 0.67 ml applicators for dogs up to 22 lbs, 1.34 ml applicators for dogs 23-44 lbs, 2.68 ml applicators for dogs 45-88 lbs and 4.02 ml applicators for dogs 89-132 lbs. Wait 24 hours for product to dry before swimming or bathing. Do not reapply for 30 days.

Use Frontline TopSpot for Cats, on cats and kittens 12 weeks of age or older. Frontline TopSpot for Cats and Kittens is available as 0.5 ml applicators. Do not reapply for 30 days.

To use Frontline TopSpot, place the applicator tip through the animal’s hair to the skin level between the shoulder blades. Apply the entire contents of the applicator in a single spot to the animal’s skin. Use only one applicator per treatment.

What are the side effects: Pets may experience some temporary irritation at the site of product application. If signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application, consult a veterinarian immediately.

What special precautions are there: This product is for external use on dogs and puppies 10 weeks or older and cats and kittens 12 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. This product is harmful to humans if swallowed. Call a physician or poison control center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting unless patient is unconscious. This product can cause eye injury. Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

How should I store this product: Store this product at room temperature. Store in the original container only. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Advantage

Blogged by Linda on Friday June 20th, 2008 at 8:06 pm in Medications | 0 Comments »

Advantage (Bayer)  Active Ingredient(s): Imidacloprid (9.1%)

What is this product used for: Advantage is a once a month topical flea treatment for cats and kittens over 8 weeks or older and dogs and puppies 7 weeks or older. This product kills 98-100% of the fleas on cats and dogs within 12 hours.

Availability: Advantage, a once a month topical flea treatment, is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used: Advantage is available in 0.4 ml applicators for cats 1-9 lbs (orange) and 0.8 ml applicators for cats 10 lbs and over (purple). Advantage is available in 0.4 ml applicators for dogs 1-10 lbs (green), 1.0 ml applicators for dogs 11-20 lbs (teal), 2.5 ml applicators for dogs 21-55 lbs (red) and 4.0 ml applicators for dogs 55 lbs and over (blue). To apply, place the applicator tip through the animal’s hair to the skin level. On cats, apply to skin on neck at the base of the skull. For dogs up to 20 lbs, apply to skin on back between the shoulder blades. For dogs 21 lbs or over apply the contents of one tube to 3 or 4 spots along the skin on back from the shoulder to the tail. Do not get this product in the pet’s eyes or mouth.

What are the side effects: Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs persist, or become more severe, consult a veterinarian immediately.

What special precautions are there: Advantage is for external use on dogs 7 weeks or older and cats 8 weeks or older. Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated, aged, pregnant or nursing animals. This product causes eye irritation in humans and is harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Call poison control center if swallowed. If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water.

In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

How should I store this product: Store this product in a cool dry place. Do not store in the refrigerator. Do not reuse empty container. To dispose wrap original container in several layers of newspaper and discard in trash. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Brewers Yeast

Blogged by Linda on Friday June 20th, 2008 at 8:01 pm in Medications | 0 Comments »

Brewers Yeast with Garlic Tablets (Four Paws)

Active Ingredient(s):
Debittered Brewers Dried Yeast, Dehydrated Garlic, Zinc Oxide, Biotin yielding Vitamins and Minerals including Zinc (1.6mg), Thiamine (50mg). Riboflavin (18mg), Vitamin B6 (18mg), Niacin (180mg), Pantothenic Acid (40mg), Biotin (1.1mg), Folic Acid (10mg)and Amino Acids (Arginine, Histidine, Lysine, Serine, Tyrosine, Cystine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Threonine, Valine, Glycine, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophane.

What is this product used for:
A natural daily supplement which provides a high source of proteins, zinc and biotin for healthier skin and coats. Four Paws Brewers Yeast with Garlic is a natural source of vitamins, minerals and natural protein to promote a healthy shiny coat. Helps control shedding and conditions skin.

Availability:
Brewers Yeast with Garlic Tablets is a non-prescription (OTC) product.

How this product should be used:
The usual dose in dogs and cats is one tablet for each 10 lbs of body weight. Dogs over 120 lbs should be given 12 tablets. For pregnant and lactating females, double the dosage. Can be added to pet’s food daily or offered as a flavorful reward.

What are the side effects:
There are no reported side effects.

What special precautions are there:
For animal use only.

In the event of overdose:
Contact a veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.

How should I store this product:
Store this product at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children and pets to avoid unintended consumption.

This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.

The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.