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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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Eagle 97.7 loves pets! That's why we've partnered with
the Delaware Humane Association
to bring you the Pet Page.
Each week, we'll show you a cat and a dog from the Delaware Humane Association
who need good homes. You can also get answers to your pet health
questions in our new Ask the Vet
feature, plus useful information for any animal lover in our
Tip of the Month
section. |
Pets of the week for March 5, 2010
Chi Chi
I’m a sweet, friendly girl who came here from another shelter because my people moved. I am a real “people dog”; I love to be with my people and play ball with tennis balls. I get along fine with cats and other dogs. I’m very strong and still need some basic obedience work, but respond well on leash. |
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Harpic
I've spent a little time in a home, but came back because I was more active and inquisitive than they wanted. I’m a very friendly, affectionate and playful guy. I’m not too thrilled about being picked up and held, but I enjoy being brushed and will sleep in bed with you. I am fine with young children, other cats, and dogs. |
Last Week's Pets: Scout the dog and Annabelle the cat are both still waiting for their FURever homes.
If you're interested in adopting one of the Pets of the Week, or seeing
what other pets are available for adoption, contact the
Delaware Humane
Association, 701 A. Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Or call
(302) 571-0111
Humane Association Shelter & Animal Visitation Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue thru Fri: 12pm-7pm
Sat & Sun: 11am-4pm |
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Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 (puppies under 6 months old are $195, senior dogs are $67.50)
Cats: $40 (kittens under 6 months old are $50)
includes spaying/neutering, vet exam, shots, collar, and more.
Adoptive families must meet DHA guidelines and be 18 years of age
or older. |
Ask the Vet...
Your chance to ask Dr. Mindy Cohan, VMD, our resident pet health
expert, what's on your mind!
Topic: Fleas
Question from David in New Castle:
What is the best way to get rid of fleas? I have been putting the frontline on every 4 weeks, vacuum a lot, and spraying everything. They are not as bad, but I want to get rid of them.
Answer from Dr. Mindy Cohan:
You are certainly not the only pet owner who has struggled with a home flea infestation this year. Patience and persistence are the keys to ridding your house of fleas. It is very important to treat both your pet and the environment. Continue to use the Frontline every month. You mentioned vacuuming and that is very important. Some specialists believe that fleas die when they are sucked into a vacuum cleaner. The environment can also be sprayed with a product that contains an insect growth regulator which will kill the immature stages of the flea.
If your pet is scratching and appears to be showing signs of a flea allergy, contact your veterinarian. Many pets with flea allergies will require medications to help with both itchiness and skink infections.
Posted January 19, 2010
Got a question for Dr. Cohan? Click here to
ask it.
Click here for past Ask the Vet
topics.
Pet Tip of the Month...
Quick tips to help keep your pets healthy and happy.
Commonly Reported Human Medications that Poison Pets
Keeping household prescription medications safely out of the reach of pets is extremely important. The Pet Poison Helpline receives many calls regarding pets ingesting human medication. Early discovery of an inadvertent ingestion and immediate action can be a matter of life and death for a pet.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Aleve) can cause severe stomach ulcers and kidney failure. Tylenol is extremely toxic to cats and must never be administered if an owner suspects a cat has a fever. Antidepressants are often used in veterinary medicine to treat behavior problems, but a pet that takes a human dose can suffer severe side effects.
Medications for the treatment of ADD and ADHD (Adderall, Ritalin) can cause tremors, seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities. Birth control pills containing estrogen can result in bone marrow suppression. Sleep aids (Ambien, Lunesta) can result in varying side effects. Some pets may develop severe lethargy and slowed breathing while others become hyperactive.
Pet owners with heart problems must be very careful to keep medications such as ACE inhibitors (Zestril, Altace) and Beta blockers (Toprol) out of reach. Thyroid hormone supplements are also very dangerous if ingested. Medications used to lower cholesterol typically cause gastrointestinal upset or potentially more serious complications.
If you suspect, or know that your pet has ingested a medication for human consumption, contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680.
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