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This is a slightly older study which is now gaining interest as more animals are on anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and having side effects. Specifically vomiting/diarrhea. Colostrum appears to have a big protective effect. Colostrum and milk-derived peptide growth factors for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, No. 1, 5-14, July 2000 2000 American Society… [Read more]
A cheery Wednesday to you and your family of pets and people. First here is a picture I love! —————————- Topical Arthritis Control ————————— One of the most common dog and cat health problems is arthritis. Normal joint wear and tear leads to this- as our pets age, they develop this. It can affect most joints; the hips, knees and… [Read more]
Friday March 21 is National Puppy Day. National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it’s a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further our mission for a nation… [Read more]
A recent article came out in a veterinary publication: “Why clients are skipping your exam room” The author of the article claims that: “Pet owners don’t know as much as we think they do about taking care of their pets—and their ignorance is jeopardizing your patients’ health.” The authors, By: Karen Felsted, DVM, CPA, CVPM, MS, John Volk then go… [Read more]
There is a NEW drug on the market to control itching in dogs from allergies, called Apoquel. It has been launched with much fanfare…from Zoetis.. FDA Approves APOQUEL® (oclacitinib tablet) to Control Itch and Inflammation in Allergic Dogs Zoetis Offers a Targeted New Approach to Rapidly and Safely Stop the Cycle of Itch and Inflammation Associated with Allergic Skin Disease… [Read more]
Drug Company Fraud One of the largest multinational pharmaceutical companies recently pled guilty in a 3.8 BILLION dollar fraud case. GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanour criminal charges and pay $3 billion to settle what government officials on Monday described as the largest case of health-care fraud in U.S. history. GSK targeted the antidepressant Paxil to patients under… [Read more]
