Pet Meds | Pet Meds News for 02/07/2012



Veterinarians scramble as retailers jump into pet meds market
Research shows that veterinary visits for cats and dogs have been on the decline for at least a decade. While a soft economy could be the main reason, vets also point to retail and online medicine sales...

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved
I told them he was 13 and a half years old, or, in his mid 90s in people years, that he was on..

How to Give a Pill to a Cat
It can be a bit tricky to give medications to your cat, but there are a few tricks that you can try to make the process easier for owner and kitty! Firstly, whenever possible, opt for medication in pill form instead of liquids...

Better Think Twice Before Purchasing Tigger's Flea
Here's some news that'll be sweet music to Labradoodle owners' ears: Kroger is one of the latest grocers to begin selling..

Pet Money Matters
We're well in to 2012 now. I'm sure we have all set New Year's resolutions aboutA having better health, moreA money, being aA better spouse, friend andA parent toA our kids, both two-legged and four-legged ones...

Better Think Twice Before Purchasing Tigger's Flea Meds From A Drugstore
Discount retailers like Walmart and Target have offered over-the-counter pet meds for awhile, and the latter chain experimented with selling animal-specific meds in a pilot program last spring...

VetDepot„¢ Announces Top-Rated Pet Medications of 2011 - PR Web (press release)

VetDepot„¢ Announces Top-Rated Pet Medications of 2011
PR Web (press release)
VetDepot releases their customers' top rated products of 2011, and both flea treatment and joint health pet medications ranked very highly. Frontline Plus for dogs and cats topped the list along with K9 Advantix for dogs because they kill fleas, ticks, .

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Seven Diseases Big Pharma Hopes You Get in 2012
ADHD is such a highly diagnosed disorder among young people that there is even a camp that was created for it: Center for Attention and Related Disorders...

Tampa Bay Animal Welfare 2/3 to 2/5
The season for pet events in Tampa Bay is in full swing. Not sure what you are going to do? Take time from your work-a-day world and join the world of animal rescues...

Most pet meds were designed for humans - Sacramento Bee

Most pet meds were designed for humans
Sacramento Bee
By Dr. Marty Becker When you pick up a prescription from your veterinarian, do you know that it's likely a "people med" your pet is getting? Aside from flea and tick control products and some non- steroidal anti-inflammatories, most of the medications .

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Veterinary Q&A: Human meds can be toxic for pets
Dr. Joe Musielak, an emergency-care veterinarian at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, says there is an emerging class of toxins: consumption of human medications by pets, especially pain meds. (Dr. Joe, as he prefers to be called, is pictured right with Basil, owned by Pilchuck vet tech Risa Hill.) He answers this week's questions...

Most pet meds were designed for humans
When you pick up a prescription from your veterinarian, do you know that it's likely a "people med" your pet is getting? Aside from flea and tick control products and some non- steroidal anti-inflammatories, most of the medications your pets receive are crossovers from human medicine...

A gentle hand: Appleton-based pet hospice grows as more attention paid to end-of-life options
Maggie is mild, even-tempered and has a personality all her own. "She never howled, never was obnoxious like beagles can be," said owner Terri Woodside of Appleton, who brought Maggie home when she was just 6 months old...


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When the going gets tough for your Shih Tzu
My oldest Shih Tzu has a funny name KopKar. The breeder named him that because he's a black and white...

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VetDepota Announces Top-Rated Pet Medications of 2011
VetDepot releases their customers' top rated products of 2011, and both flea treatment and joint health pet medications ranked very highly...

VetDepot„¢ Announces Top-Rated Pet Medications of 2011
VetDepot releases their customers top rated products of 2011, and both flea treatment and joint health pet medications ranked very highly. Frontline Plus for dogs and cats topped the list along with K9 Advantix for dogs because they kill fleas, ticks, lice, flea eggs, and other parasites. Cosequin DS and GlycoFlex pet meds were favorites with customers who care about their pets joints ...

Pet Pointers: Pet's meds out of stock? Talk with your vet - San Jose Mercury News

Pet Pointers: Pet's meds out of stock? Talk with your vet
San Jose Mercury News
Novartis has temporarily suspended production at one of its manufacturing facilities that produces both human and pet medications due to potential packaging issues or product mix-ups. Packaging issues would include tablets that are broken, incorrect in .

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PetMed Express 3Q Profit Falls 14% On Higher Costs; Shares Surge - Wall Street Journal (India)

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PetMed Express 3Q Profit Falls 14% On Higher Costs; Shares Surge
Wall Street Journal (India)
The seller of pet medications online and through its 1-800-PetMeds phone line has posted double-digit earnings declines for more than a year and a half as it has faced increased competition and consumers have remained cautious about spending.
PetMed Express D/B/A 1-800-PetMeds Announces Third Quarter Financial ResultsMarketWatch (press release)
PetMed Express (PETS) Releases Quarterly Earnings ResultsLocalizedUSA

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Video: The controversy over pet flea, tick meds
Fleas and ticks are a big problem, but pet owners across the country said they're spending thousands of dollars to save their pets after applying some products meant to repel fleas and ticks...

PetMed Express raises dividend by 20 percent - CBS News

PetMed Express raises dividend by 20 percent
CBS News
PetMed Express Inc., which runs the 1-800-PetMeds online pet pharmacy, is boosting its quarterly dividend by 20 percent to 15 cents per share from 12.5 cents per share. The Pompano Beach, Fla., company said Monday that the dividend will be paid on Feb.
PetMed Express D/B/A 1-800-PetMeds Announces a 20% Increase to Its Quarterly .MarketWatch (press release)

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Down to Business: Big boxes set their sights on pet meds
Hometown veterinarians have reason to look over their shoulder as the likes of Target, Walmart, Kroger and Walgreens move into filling prescriptions for pets - a profit center for many vets...

"How Can You Tell If It's Fat or Muscle?" Question From Cat Land
I asked this of my vet on Friday morning after weighing one of my cats, and seeing him gain weight.a whole .1 lbs...

Kellie Pickler Gave Up Pet Cat for Husband Kyle Jacobs
Kellie Pickler made a pretty big sacrifice on behalf of her hubby. In a new interview with Parade , the 25-year-old country singer reveals she was forced to "find a good home" for her cat Pickles because her husband Kyle Jacobs is "severely allergic to them."..

VetDepot„¢ Encourages Healthy Smiles During Pet Dental Health Month
VetDepot celebrates Pet Dental Health Month in February by offering dental care tips for pet owners. VetDepot sells a wide range of dental health products and pet medications for dogs and cats.Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 It is estimated that more than 85% of dogs and cats ages 4 years and older suffer from some degree of periodontal disease. This staggering statistic has led the ...

Veterinary Q&A: Human
Answer: The problem with giving dogs and cats human pain..

Pet Care Savings - WALA-TV FOX10

Pet Care Savings
WALA-TV FOX10
Sometimes your veterinarian prescribes medication that can be costly, but there are other options that are just as effective and affordable. A couple of retailers are selling common pet meds for as little as $4. Krogers and Target sell generic meds for .

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VetDepot„¢ Encourages Healthy Smiles During Pet Dental Health Month - PR Web (press release)

VetDepot„¢ Encourages Healthy Smiles During Pet Dental Health Month
PR Web (press release)
VetDepot celebrates Pet Dental Health Month in February by offering dental care tips for pet owners. VetDepot sells a wide range of dental health products and pet medications for dogs and cats. It is estimated that more than 85% of dogs and cats ages 4 .

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The Week Ahead, 1/30 - 2/5 Tampa Bay Pet Events
Tampa Bay presents another fine week ahead for pet events. What will you do? There is a lot to consider, whether you are adopting a new pet, thinking about adoption, or just getting out and enjoying mingling with other pet lovers...


Q: I just went to my vet's office to pick up my collie's Interceptor for heartworm and fleas, and they said the product was no longer available! What happened? We are down to our last pill! Should I not give it to her this month? A: As many of ...

Pet Product Retail Channel and Consumer Shopping Trends in the U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Pet Product Retail Channel and Consumer Shopping Trends in the U.S. http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769024/Pet-Product-Retail-Channel-and-Consumer-Shopping-Trends-in-the-US- ...

petMD.com Provides Six Tips for Fighting Winter Weight Gain in Pets
and NationalPetPharmacy.comEUR a fully certified, full-service..

LETTER: Coupons Can Greatly Help Military Families
To The Editor: Did you know Overseas Military Families may use coupons up to 6 months past their expiration date? I had read about this a couple of months ago and decided to collect coupons from our weekly paper...

petMD Suggests Top 10 Reasons to Dress Up Your Pet
MIAMI , Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- January 14 marks National Dress Up Your Pet Day and petMD.com is offering up the top ten reasons why pet owners should go ahead and indulge in this most festive day.Clothes ...

VetDepot„¢ Encourages Healthy Smiles During
VetDepot offers the very same..

VetDepot„¢ Announces Top-Rated
Cosequin DS and GlycoFlex..

petMD Provides Tips for Caring for Your Pet's Skin in Winter
MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter weather doesn't just wreak havoc on human skin, it can cause dry, itchy, flaking skin on our pets as well. petMD.com has pulled together the following recommendations ...

VetDepota Encourages Healthy Smiles During Pet Dental Health Month
VetDepot celebrates Pet Dental Health Month in February by offering dental care tips for pet owners...

PetMed Express d/b/a 1-800-PETMEDS to Announce Its Third Quarter Financial . - MarketWatch (press release)

PetMed Express d/b/a 1-800-PETMEDS to Announce Its Third Quarter Financial .
MarketWatch (press release)
Callers will be required to supply PETMEDS as the passcode, and will be placed on hold with music until the call begins. For those unable to participate in the live event, the call will be available for replay from 10:00 AM Eastern Time on January 23, .

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Kroger fills pet prescriptions - MSN Money

Kroger fills pet prescriptions
MSN Money
Now, if her health issues flare up again, they can get Jeannie's meds from the local Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger chain of stores. After a successful pilot program last year, Kroger is now offering prescription medications for pets at all of its .
Kroger Grocery Chain Now Fills Pet PrescriptionsGather.com

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Kroger fills pet prescriptions
The retail chain now carries many animal-only medications in all of its pharmacies -- and dozens are included in the store's $4 generic drug program...

The Hayden Bill, the Governor and the least among us
Raucous Caucus , posted by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, 1 hour ago Tom Cushing is a member of Danville Express Please Note: I was all ready to opine on the depleted state of the GOP aspirants, and how quickly Obama has won me back - and then THIS happened in Sacramento...

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
By Scott Delucchi This past week, one good friend lost his dog and another had the dreadful task of trying to decide if the time was right to say goodbye to her 16-year-old dog.A I've been there...

Four legs or two, same pharmacy - Houston Chronicle

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Four legs or two, same pharmacy
Houston Chronicle
She buys pet meds from a nearby Kroger. Millions of people adore their pets and consider them almost family. Kroger is now offering prescription medications for their four-legged kin at all 100 of its pharmacies in the Houston area.
Better Think Twice Before Purchasing Tigger's Flea Meds From A DrugstoreBusiness Insider

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"It's just like the banks got bailed out: the police beat the shit out of us, and we went to jail."
This footage was taken on Saturday, January 28th, by an Occupy Oaklander videographer who goes by the moniker Oheresy ...

Pet Pointers: Pet's meds out of stock? Talk with your vet
Q: I just went to my vet's office to pick up my collie's Interceptor for heartworm and fleas, and they said the product was no longer available! What happened? We are down to our last pill! Should I not give it to her this month? A: As many of you have heard, Novartis has recalled some of its over-the-counter products for humans, including . (more)..

Ballard Plaza Pharmacy
Giving necessary medication to your dog, be it short or long term, isn't always easy...

The controversy over pet flea, tick meds
Fleas and ticks are a big problem but pet owners across the country said they're spending thousands of dollars to save their pets after applying some products meant to repel fleas and ticks...

Did this Pit Bull Puppy deserve this
Quickly realizing that they couldn't do anything for me at the shelter, they loaded me up and took me to Greystone..



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