Aug 18th, 2008
Ordering Pet Medication Online
One way I found to save some cash when Tucker had his CCL repair was to order his medication and other pre and post surgery needs (like Kong toys, bully sticks, and pet bedding) online. I purchased his collar, glucosamine and chondrointin supplements, pet pads, and special treats using PetCareRx. My veterinarian even ok-ed his [...]
Jul 5th, 2008
Holistic Alternatives to Pain Management in Dogs
For surgical pain or injuries that your pet my be dealing with, there are some holistic alternatives which are extremely effective in dogs. Acupuncture has been shown to both relieve pain and relax your pet, helping him or her cope with stress better. For dogs, the herb white willow bark can take the edge [...]
Jun 24th, 2008
Does CCL Repair Surgery Lessen Arthritis Risk?
Many veterinarians will try to pressure owners into immediately proceeding with surgical intervention to repair a dog’s damaged cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) by saying early intervention will decrease the likelihood of arthritic changes to the knee. There is some truth to this – restriction of the knee joint after injury does help to minimize [...]
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