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How to Administer a bitter pill to a Cat
Administering a bitter pill to a sick pet, often a very difficult task even for the experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Many pet medications are so bitter that Pharmacists cannot reformulate them into a more palatable liquid, no matter what flavoring they add. Medication like these can naturally cause a cat (or dog) to salivate heavily. Not just a watery mouth but that foamy, shoestring type of salivation. Unpleasant enough for the one administering the medication. Imagine how unpleasant for the patient! Well, there is an easier way,,, (Read more) 
How to Administer subcutaneous hydrating fluids to an ailing Cat
Hydrating an ailing cat with subcutaneous fluids may become necessary if it refuses to drink. If the 'patient' refuses water, even with ice cubes added, you may need a more drastic approach. Without adequate hydration, a weak animal has no chance for recovery. An animal can survive longer without food than water. When dehydration occurs, any waste matter accumulated in the bowels can harden and cease to pass. Such constipation can twist the bowel or cause bowel obstruction. Intestinal blockage can further lead to illeus, ruptured bowel leading to overwhelming infection, organ failure and painful death. As a recovery or preventive measure, fluids may need to be administered via injection. A Veterinarian will use and recommend Lactated Ringer (LR). LR contains Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Anhyd, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride and Water. It hydrates while providing electrolytes. The subcutaneous injection is injected just under the skin. Do not inject LR directly into muscle tissue or veins. (Read more) 
How to Paper train a Green Iguana
You always wanted to know how to paper train a Green Iguana, didn't you? Would you like to open your iguana enclosure and let your lizard loose in your sun porch every now and then? Letting them out of the confines of the cage allows them freedom to exercise by climbing well-placed structures and to absorb natural sunlight when available. Without proper training, they'll do their business wherever they see fit. Well, we can't have that! This won't happen quickly but it will happen, with persistence. (Read more) |
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