Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care

This week Clevengers Corner Veterinary Care celebrated our fifth anniversary. Over 6,000 pets and their owners have helped us establish a reputation for outstanding care and exceptional customer service. We look forward to many more years of caring for that special bond between people and their pets.

Q: What should I know about my pet’s medicine?

A: The FDA Consumer, a health information newsletter of the Food and Drug Administration, has published a top ten list of questions pet owners should ask their veterinarians regarding medications. (Actually, some of their ten questions have multiple parts, but who’s counting?) The questions are:

1. Why has my pet been prescribed this medication and how long do I need to give it? 2. How do I give the medication to my pet? Should it be given with food? 3. How often should the medication be given and how much should I give each time? If it is a liquid, should I shake it first? 4. How do I store the medication? 5. What should I do if my pet vomits or spits out the medication? 6. If I forget to give the medication, should I give it as soon as I remember or wait until the next scheduled dose? What if I accidentally give too much? 7. Should I finish giving all of the medication, even if my pet seems to be back to normal? 8. Could this medication interact with other medications my pet is taking? 9. What reactions should I watch for, and what should I do if I see any side effects? 10. When should I bring my pet back for a recheck? Will you be calling me to check on my pet’s progress, or should I call you? To read the full article or to read past FDA Consumer articles, visit www.fda.gov/consumer. Q: Do you have any advice about Easter chicks or ducklings?A: Happy Easter! Each year many area children get Easter chicks or ducklings as gifts. Because they are so cute and fluffy many people do not realize the potential risk in handling these baby animals. Young birds often carry the harmful bacteria Salmonella. Each spring children are infected by Easter chicks or ducklings. Birds that carry Salmonella frequently show no signs of illness. The harmful bacteria populate the bird’s intestines and eventually coat their entire bodies. Children are exposed by kissing, cuddling, or simply holding the birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following safety steps:- Do NOT purchase live animals as Easter gifts. Give toy stuffed animals instead.- Do not let children under 5 years of age handle baby chicks or other young birds. Keep them from coming into contact with packages in which chicks or ducklings arrive. - If anyone touches the chicks or ducklings or their environment, make sure that they wash their hands immediately afterwards. Pacifiers, toys, bottles or other objects should not touch the baby birds or their enclosures. If these objects do become contaminated, wash them with warm soapy water. - Do not allow anyone to eat or drink while interacting with birds or their environment. Keep the bird area separate from areas where food and drink are prepared or consumed. Do not allow chicks or ducklings on table surfaces or places where food will be prepared or eaten. - Talk to your veterinarian, nurse or doctor about possible risk factors.

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