Monthly Archives: February 2019
Pet Care After Vaccination
Perhaps no other medical invention has saved more lives than vaccinations. Modern vaccines are extremely effective and safe. However, animals usually experience mild side effects after vaccination. Sometimes an animal needs help in overcoming these side effects.
Side effects of vaccination
• Redness, soft swelling, and soreness at the vaccination site
• Decreased activity level (fatigue)
• Loss of appetite
• Minor fever
• Nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, or other respiratory symptoms that may occur 2 to 4 days after the intranasal use of the vaccine (vaccinations with drops or sprays through the nostrils) Continue reading
Ear Drops – Antibiotics
Why do vets prescribe such a treatment
Antibiotics in ear drops are usually used to treat a bacterial infection of the ear, also known as bacterial otitis externa. Topical preparations are available as separate preparations or as combinations; Typically, preparations include neomycin, gentamicin, polymyxin B, enrofloxacin and silver sulfadiazine. These drugs can also be combined with antifungal agents and / or corticosteroids. Continue reading