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by mjollnir
Fri Sep 12, 2003 11:41 pm
Forum: Help For Cats :: Feline Health
Topic: should my vet have known about this??!!
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: should my vet have known about this??!!

Medications can cause different effects in animals than in humans. Itraconazole alone does not cause heart failure in cats. Here is a good link on the use of itraconazole in veterinary medicine.

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Conten ... &A=520&S=0
by mjollnir
Thu May 15, 2003 1:06 pm
Forum: Canine Centric :: Canine Health
Topic: got a wuestion for you science minded people::
Replies: 6
Views: 155

The canine lyme vaccine...

generates an antibody to the OspA protein on the surface of the spirochete. In a dog, the OspA protein is not expressed by the spirochete (when the bacteria get passed from tick to dog, the increase in temperature turns off the OspA and turns on the OspC protein). When the tick feeds on a vaccinated...
by mjollnir
Tue May 06, 2003 3:38 pm
Forum: Debbie's Cloud
Topic: TNR in Florida
Replies: 2
Views: 80

TNR in Florida

I got this emailed to me today. Just thought I'd pass it on for any of you in FL who take care of ferals or allow your own cats outside. Please Cross Post This email contains several parts: Part 1: Summary of Florida's plan to eliminate "free-ranging" cats, including both feral cats and pe...
by mjollnir
Sat May 03, 2003 3:46 pm
Forum: Canine Centric :: Canine Health
Topic: Puppy
Replies: 8
Views: 241

Puppy

6 weeks is definitely too early to separate this puppy from its mother. Puppies should not be weaned from their mothers until about 8 weeks old. I know here in FL it is illegal to sell a puppy or kitten that is not at least 8 weeks of age.