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Baclofen Intoxication – A Dangerous Muscle Relaxant

Many pet parents take prescription medications for various health reasons. Despite their best efforts, many of our pets get into the bottles of pills, and often ingest the potentially harmful drugs. One common medication that can be readily toxic and potentially lethal to dogs and cats is a drug called baclofen. This week I share … [Read more…]

Pooch Plights – When to Bring Your Dog to the ER

Last week I reviewed some common emergency situations for which you should bring your cat to the emergency room. Of course, we can’t forget about our canine companions! So, this week I focus on specific scenarios that necessitate emergency care for your pooch. Happy reading! Pooch Plight #1 – Non-Productive Vomiting Dogs vomit for myriad … [Read more…]