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  • Your_personal_consultant May 22, 2012 @ 11:29 am | delete
    GREAT SITE - thank you for all your research! My dog had terrible neurologic reaction when a flea medicine was given by a well meaning groomer (without my consent). You may wish to share information about diatomaceous earth for non-toxic flea control. http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Control-Diatomaceous-Earth-ebook/dp/B00852Q0QI/ This book contains lots of information on the life cycle of the flea and how to use that knowledge to prevent infestations.
  • flowergardener May 22, 2012 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Thank you! I offer a flea medicine with Diatomaceous Earth as the ingredient on a page that is highlighted above with the huge picture of a flea ;)
  • soaringsis Apr 17, 2012 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Thanks, for sharing this very important info. I will check my pups medication labels and see what to change to keep my pups safe.
  • Cari_Kay Apr 9, 2012 @ 11:03 am | delete
    Our very old dog had to take some medication for his arthritis and we knew the side effects were not good. However, it took away his pain and made him happy so we just decided to go for it. He was a 13 year old lab at the time and we finally had to put him down at 15. Not sure if it ever did the harm told about but it helped him so very much.
  • brodie36 Apr 7, 2012 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Please be carefull using SYMMETREL, my vet got use to try it but my dog ended up hallucinating, shaking, dribbing from his mouth, nightmare, unable to sleep or rest what so ever, he basically was looking around the house no stop in every corner, under chairs even in the bathroom, as if he was looking for something or someone, he didn't want to be touched or cuddled, basically he was off his head totally. When i contacted the vet at 12midnight we were told it was a atmosphere problem it wasn't until the 2nd night lack of sleep and rang him again to say it had to be more, but he insited it was his behaviour, we stopped the medication immediatly, it took at least 3 days, to get all of it out of his system and he is my dog again.
  • aquarian_insight Apr 1, 2012 @ 6:44 am | delete
    Some incredible information here. A friend gave us some herbal treatment to calm our anxious dog and it worked a treat. Thank you!
  • infiniti99 Mar 29, 2012 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Great lens tip top information.Thank you for sharing
  • daria369 Mar 17, 2012 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Great resource, helpful info for every dog owner (and their best friend)!
  • athena2011 Mar 12, 2012 @ 8:11 am | delete
    I'm not at all surprised to read about the negative side effects of doggy medications. Human medications are toxic in so many was with the side effects so why would it be any different for our furry friends?

    This is a really informative and useful lens. Great Job. Squidliked.
  • LuvJoy Mar 4, 2012 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    this is great I'm so glad you made this amazing informative lens. I will bookmark it so I can refer to it when needed. Excellent job kudos to you.
  • Ladyeaglefeather Mar 3, 2012 @ 6:32 am | delete
    I am a dog lover. Thank-you for this information
  • Sugar Feb 11, 2012 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Thank you!!! Great lens!
  • VigilantChef Feb 10, 2012 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Excellent research! Thanks for sharing all your hard work!
  • kateclough Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:35 am | delete
    WOW! Everyone who has a pet should print a copy of this and take it to their Vet when they visit. Due to the fact that I refuse medication and refuse to feed commercial pet food, I'm constantly battling it out with the Vets! Right now, my Cocker is being treated Homeopathically for a non-malignant breast tumor. I'm here to testify that alternative methods DO work and work very well. Conventional Vets discarded her a 8 years old as "not being a worthwhile candidate for surgery because she has too many issues." The issues being, she's blind in one eye and has dirty teeth. Gr-r-r-r-r! This isn't my first experience with alternative medicine, it's just our biggest challenge to date.I could write a book about unacceptable experiences with Vet's! Excellent lens! Thanks!
  • athena2011 Feb 9, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete
    I'm so not surprised to read that dog medications can have harmful side effects. It's the same with human medications. Then there's of course another drug to treat the side effect and on and on so the drugs companies make a ton of money and your spend your wealth to save your health, often not even accomplishing that. Pretty sad state of affairs.

    Anyway on a positive note I loved all the doggie accessories you presented here. Great selection.

    Will also bookmark this for future reference. gave you a squidlike.
  • Cheap-Divorce Jan 31, 2012 @ 2:01 am | delete
    A bit frightening when you think that you're helping your dog, when in fact sometimes you can be doing it more harm. Thanks for this very comprehensive guide, I've bookmarked it for future reference.
  • CHalloran Jan 27, 2012 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    Very informative lens, obviously written by a very concerned animal lover. I have a dog who is currently fighting cancer and some of my friends told me to not put her through chemo because of terrible side effects and I checked the link you provided for cancer, and saw the natural immune system booster. I am really thinking about going the natural route after her surgery. Thanks alot!
  • hntrssthmpsn Dec 29, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Great information! Even those of us who scrupulously research the side effects of medicine WE take may not think to do the same for medications we give our animal friends. I've forwarded this to a dear friend with a darling new puppy. Thank you!
  • readabooki Dec 24, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Very comprehensive lens. Like a physicians desk reference for pet medicine. Great job.
  • Thrinsdream Dec 21, 2011 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    This is brilliant, and I am so grateful for all you have written. I am going to definitely keep this and your herbal medication information stored on my computer. I refuse to give my dog anything unnatural and she is a very fit and healthy German shepherd that eats a fully home made diet. Once again, thank you for this it is excellent.
  • flycatcher Dec 15, 2011 @ 10:43 am | delete
    I can't believe the amount of research that you've put into this lens - an absolutely fantastic resource for dog owners!
  • sousababy Dec 12, 2011 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Came back to google +1 this gem.
  • sousababy Dec 12, 2011 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    What a comprehensive overview of what to look for in our doggies (esp. when they need to take prescription medication) - this will help put many dog owners mind at ease. Certain breeds certainly do have genetic predispositions to some conditions.

    With your permission, I'd like to add it to my lens 'Living Articles on Squidoo.' Please let me know on my Bio page (no rush, whenever) if okay with you.

    Most respectfully,
    Rose
  • sidther Nov 17, 2011 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Yes it did answer my dog medicine question! Thank you so much, my big, huge lab/dane mix was recently prescribed Rimadyl for his arthritis. We have been doing the glucosamine and Dasuquin for a while now but it just wasn't enough anymore. Thank you!
  • marlene3 Nov 15, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Nice lens- You have created very helpful & informative lens. Thanks
  • siserou Nov 5, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    I've spent close to three hours over the last two days studying your pet health lenses. They are so informative that I am trying to absorb as much info as I can. The reason I am interested is that our one dog has an allergy to flea saliva. As result, he contracted some awful bacterial infection on the skin. This was about a month ago. The doctor gave him a shot, prescribed anti-biotics, and gave us a medicinal wash to bathe him. The infection appeared to go away, but now it is back in full force. I just don't know what to do. Imean, we can take him back to the vet, but when it is going to clear up completely. Plus, he now seems to immune to the bath, so I am not sure it is working anymore.
  • cffutah Oct 26, 2011 @ 9:13 am | delete
    educational indeed, great article, glad I came across it, 'thumbs up' from this reader.
  • jeffn516 Oct 14, 2011 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Thanks for all of the research you've put together for this lens. Very informative. Rimadyl is something that the vet has prescribed to my senior dogs (the two most recent are not labs), and they always monitored their liver values. Now I know why. That you have info that is breed specific in there is a great value as well. Thanks!
  • adamfrench Oct 1, 2011 @ 6:41 am | delete
    Thanks for this brilliant lens, unbelievable the amount of information
  • LearnQuickBooksOnline Sep 27, 2011 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    I absolutely love this lens. As a dog owner and lover I am always looking for ways to make their life (and mine) better. Thank you or this wealth of information.
  • Aquavel Sep 18, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens on an important topic. I have two soft-coated wheaten terriers and the older one just turned 13. He's showing signs of age and having trouble with his back legs. He was prescribed Rimadyl 3 months ago. He's sensitive to medications and I don't like what I'm reading here aboutthe potential for liver and kidney disease. I plan to visit your Dog Arthritis Page later this afternoon. Hopefully there are better alternatives.
  • happynutritionist Sep 9, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    My Aspen the Yorkie is not well today and seems to be in pain, I did a search on Google for "aspirin for dogs contraindications" and your page came right up:-) I've given her a low dose for a dog and am watching her closely hoping she gets to the morning. Thanks for all the helpful information here. It's a wonderful page.
  • collierlewis_jewelry Sep 7, 2011 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Thank you for getting the word out on such an important topic, I didn't realize how dangerous these meds can be for our little furs. Great lens.
  • ANTI-DEXAMETHAZONE Sep 6, 2011 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    My 13 1/2 yr samoyed/husky/wolf recently had a small mass rupture on/near/thru her lung, which made breathing very difficult due to airspace in the chest cavity and loss of negative pressure necessary for proper lung expansion and contraciton. After an emergency procedure to remove that excess air, she stabilized fairly well. Days later I agreed to a single shot of Dexamethazone...For the last 7 hours she has been having prolonged anxiety, her back legs have collapsed, and she is panting out of control, loosing lots of fluid in the form of saliva. For a dog who just had respiratory issues, these side effects are far worse than whatever internal situation might be present. I strong advise seeking another route before agreeing to a vet administering Dexamethazone....Another reminder that natural medicine is always superior to pharmaceuticals and their crazy unpredictable side effects.
  • AllThingsAnimals Sep 5, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Useful info here. Great lens.
  • JuliaBusch Aug 29, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens. What a great reference. You may also be interested in another dimension as to how to judge whether or not a particular medicine resonates with your dog. There is an easy way of "talking" with your pet to get accurate responses. I have just posted a "how to" on Nikki's Lens.

    Best,
    Julia
  • Performancecars Aug 26, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    very helpful thanks alot. I had a dog who had a wound infected and she kept being sick from the anti biotics.
  • nuestraherencia Aug 25, 2011 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    This is such an important topic for all dog lovers. There is no doubt in my mind that the medicine that was prescribed to my dog is what killed her. I can still see her collapsing and not knowing what was going on as I had just taken her to the vet just 2 weeks prior, checked her again a week before and was told to continue the medication. Please, please, before you give your dogs any medication, research them on the internet. If not, find alternative medicine vets...there are some out there. Our best friends depend on us.

    Unfortunately, it wasn't until a few weeks later that I ran into an article which described the symptoms my dog was having to the medication she was given.
  • fireblazzer Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    i love dogs, my heart goes out to them
  • CanAnybodySing Aug 19, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    great lens, thanks for sharing
  • ---Chazz Aug 14, 2011 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Great resources. We just adopted an 8 week old puppy yesterday and I'm bookmarking your lens! Thank you! Blessed on the Squid Angels Epic Back To School Bus Trip Quest. Your lens will be featured on “Wing-ing it on Squidoo,” our lensography of some of the best Squidoo has to offer, as soon as the quest has been completed.
  • flowergardener Aug 10, 2011 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    WOW! Thank you Ladies! I've never in the 4 years that this page has been published received 2 squidoo angel blessings in 1 day!
  • Ramkitten Aug 10, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    This lens is just PACKED full of excellent information and resources. I've always been very reluctant to give my beloved pooch medications (and thankfully haven't had to very often in her 13 years so far), but I'll remember this lens if I ever run into that situation again or a friend does. I much prefer natural remedies if at all possible, like the little bit of apple cider vinegar I put in Sassy's water, which got rid of a urinary tract infection (and prevents them). Anyway, excellent lens well worth a blessing by this angel on the "Back to School Bus Trip."
  • Momsbusy247 Aug 10, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Important, important, important information for any animal owner!! Go natural whenever possible, our animals are given WAY TOO MANY SHOTS!!! Angel Blessed.
  • BuddyShearer Aug 6, 2011 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Great lens! Now you can start another lense.
  • pramodbisht Jul 23, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    really great information here, thank for sharing
  • DogLover4Life Jul 11, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Really, really great information here; one of my dogs is for sure going to benefit from my newfound knowledge of this medicine!
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 29, 2011 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Never knew all this until know, thank you.
  • jphillips777 Jun 19, 2011 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Thanks for the information.
  • CarynJSwift56889 Jun 15, 2011 @ 3:34 am | delete
    you have so many good pictures of dog
  • SocialpathFree Jun 12, 2011 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    My dog has never had to take medicine -- thank God. However, I never let her have more than one vaccination at a time. Their little systems can be overwhelmed.
  • Jun 1, 2011 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for creating such an awesome lens. My dog broke out of her kennel as a pup and got into ibuprophene. I almost lost her. I am so glad that you mention this kind of information to educate readers. So glad that you are addressing the side effect issue also.
  • Photahsiamirabel May 28, 2011 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Sprinkled with a little angeldust in passing. :)
  • elyria May 15, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Great and helpful Lens. I have a little puppy so this was an eye opener for me, going to save all this information and share it with all my friends who are pet parents. Thank you!
  • InfinityDISH May 12, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • sisdude Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for pulling together this vital information. As a dog parent myself, I really value the knowledge you have shared with me. Excellent lens! I am happy to give you a thumbs up.
  • jvsper63 Mar 14, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    You did a great job on this lens. I don't have a dog, wish I did. But you put a lot a informative information on one page. Really Great Lens.
  • flowergardener Mar 21, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Thank you Jvsper63, I wish you did have a dog too! They are a huge part of my life, and bring me much pleasure.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Mar 6, 2011 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Perfect lens and now Angel Blessed

    lensrolled to Born to Be Angelic!
  • flowergardener Mar 21, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Thank you Margo!
  • flowergardener Apr 8, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    Thank you Margo!
  • Pnorway Feb 14, 2011 @ 1:54 am | delete
    you are a great writer
  • andiamo83 Feb 13, 2011 @ 8:09 am | delete
    Every drugs (even 'natural' ones) have side effects, be it for animals or humans. You can even have side effects from taking in too much water...
  • flowergardener Apr 8, 2011 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Yes even 'natural' MEDICINES have side effects. I won't call them DRUGS, because DRUGS are synthetically manufactured. The safest course is to become knowledgeable about what you're giving your dog and yourself.
  • DogToys Feb 7, 2011 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Very informative, and such a worrying subject.
  • RealLifeInsurance Feb 5, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    This is a terrific lens with a lot of information that people just aren't aware of. We always think about the side effects of human medication but forget that other animals can also be affected by meds. I'd like to point out that pet health insurance can help cover the costs of medication as well as the costs of taking the vet in for emergency care in case these side effects do occur.
  • Philippians468 Feb 2, 2011 @ 4:23 am | delete
    thank you for this informative lens! learnt alot from you! cheers
  • Kelsey-Budden-16 Jan 30, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Man! This lens is awesome! Filled with so much info!

    I have a dog that is part German Shepherd and part Golden Retriever and, I would not want anything bad to happen to her!

    Thanks for sharing! This will come in handy! I know it!
  • KokoTravel Jan 9, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Oh my gosh... fabulous lens about dog medicines and their effects! I will remember this one for the future!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Jan 1, 2011 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Many years ago, my parents took our German Shepherd puppy to the vets for a bath. She died there. Now, things happen, but Mom was always very suspicious that the Vet flew her body to Des Moines for an autopsy! New medicine, perhaps?
  • infiniti99 Dec 30, 2010 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    One heck of a lens.I'll have to come back a few more times to finish reading it all.So much information I needed to know thank you very much I am now smarter for having visited this lens.
  • Dec 11, 2010 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    Both our dogs got their shots today... The poor little bugger :(

    Beautiful Lens though!
  • tembrooke Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    A very important topic -- a friend of mine had her dog die from medication side effects. I don't know which medicine it was, only that she later discovered that other dogs had died from the medicine too. (Blessed!)
  • flowergardener Dec 6, 2010 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Thanks new squidoo angel Tembrooke, for blessing this page! I've believed this topic is a very important one for nearly 4 years now! Just trying to do my part in helping dog owners be as informed as possible; dog medicine side effects are serious and sometimes heart breaking - so it's 'worth it' to me to keep this page going, amid the nay-sayers and people calling me a snake oil salesman!
  • OhMe Nov 30, 2010 @ 5:09 am | delete
    This very helpful lens will be featured on the sidebar of my new lens about Xylitol Poisoning. Hope there are no objections. Thank you.
  • flowergardener Dec 6, 2010 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    No objections at all 'Oh Me' :), and thank you for the gesture!
  • headmango365 Nov 19, 2010 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    Very nice lens!
  • LisaAuch Nov 6, 2010 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    You know i just had to come back and Bless this lens, when I became a SquidAngel, *Blessed*
  • stargazer00 Nov 4, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Our elderly lab has lived beyond her life expectancy and the vet put her on prednisone. I thought it was for pain management as she has arthritis and has trouble getting around. I'm sorry to hear of the side effects but I don't know what else to do for her. Poor doggie!
  • flowergardener Oct 29, 2010 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    Oh Lisa, it's ok!
    I did delete your message yesterday, but it wasn't from being offended. Like you, I get a lot of criticisms on this page and my others about dog health :) Please do not worry about your brother's written content! That was WHY I deleted your message, as I don't allow any links in this guestbook. I didn't even check out your brother's link, and I have no record of the link now if I wanted to check it out. You are so right, we are all, as you so very well put it for your signature....."All the best for pet health".
  • Lisa Oct 29, 2010 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    Hi there, I left a comment on your page yesterday, and I am worried that I may have upset you.

    I am a veterinary nurse myself and I know that many veterinary nurses (and human nurses too, for that matter) have a lot of criticism of medicinal treatments.

    Some of these criticisms are warranted, and some are really doing great work in pushing science on to greater and deeper findings.

    The main thing is, I didn't want you to think I was attacking you personally, at any level.
    I think you have got a great page here, and one of the best aspects of natural medicine is the emphasis on the human-animal bond. Your page looks really great too.

    I am also concerned that you might take my brother's research rather than referring people to him.
    Please just delete yesterday's message.

    When I emailed you yesterday, I was motivated by showing you that not all veterinarians are unthinking machines that deliberately poison their patients.

    I hope you understand that my brother, a veterinarian, is motivated by the same thing you are, which is good outcomes for family pets.

    Please do not use any of my brother's work without providing complete references. Do not plaigarise his work or claim any of his advice as your own, as that is an illegal infringement on copyright.

    I see you have your own copyright warning on your page so I think we are coming from the same perspective. Anyway, for the well-being of my hard-working, poverty stricken and deserving brother, I can clear my conscience now that I have spoken honestly with you.

    Please just delete my messages, I hope I haven't upset you.

    All the best for pet health,
  • livingfrontiers Oct 27, 2010 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    Great message! I am a true believer in simple solutions, and you are really treating the problem not the symptom when you are using natural remedies! It is the only way they work. My dogs and cats have given me lots of great help in discovery of natural treatments, and I am all the better because of it.
  • ElitePoetz Oct 25, 2010 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Thank you for taking the time to make such an informative lens. I was not aware that so many of my dog(s) medications were possibly hiding scary side effects.
  • PrestonSchumacher Sep 23, 2010 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    Thank you for bringing the awareness of prescription drugs and their effect on animals. Sometimes people overlook this issue even though it is a huge problem amongst prescription drugs for humans.
  • aj2008 Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:34 am | delete
    I knew about side effects in human medicines, but never thought there could be problems for dogs but when you think about it, anything has the potential to cause problems for animals as well as humans.
  • ajgodinho Sep 13, 2010 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Wow, what an amazingly resourceful lens on the truth about dog medicine side effects. I lensrolled to my Animal Rescue lens.
  • Home-Interior-Designer Sep 11, 2010 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Highly impressive lens with so much helpful information. Great work.
  • pkmcr Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    I have always tended to explore your lenses lower down your list and somehow I have managed to overlook this excellent piece of work! I have put that right with a very definite thumbs up and of course a Squid Angel blessing as I fly through :-)
  • LisaAuch Aug 10, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Thank you for this wonderful resource, I have tried alternative remedies for my dogs anxiety and been really pleased with the relusts. I have 2 dogs and they have both have very bad ears! So I have bookmarked your lens for future reference.
  • Dog Toy Man Aug 3, 2010 @ 6:57 am | delete
    I tried the Petcalm product and it worked great for my Terrier mix. She is always scared to death of thunder storms. It really did help alot.
    Thanks from LA
  • flowergardener Aug 3, 2010 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    You're very welcome Dog Toy Man! I'm so glad you liked Pet Calm; it's a very popular product!
  • Obscure_Treasures Jul 31, 2010 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I learned lots of useful information , which will help general people,great lens, Thanks!
  • FlowerChick Jul 9, 2010 @ 11:20 am | delete
    Excellent and informative site! I've passed on to my fellow dog lovers. Every dog owner should read it. Great stuff!
  • Jul 3, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    yes good info. very well writen instead.
    need hardwork to working on it.
  • dalia Jun 4, 2010 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    What do you think about have your dogs a dental cleaning with anesthesia at the vet office? Is that procedure safe for your dogs?
  • flowergardener Jun 5, 2010 @ 4:54 am | delete
    Hi Dalia,
    One of my dogs had to have a teeth cleaning and check-up last year and the vet used anesthesia. I found out it is a a common practice :/ I didn't like how my dog was still groggy after I could pick him up. I think it's much safer for both the dog and vet. To dig deeper, you must find out what the name of the anesthesia is, and then you'll be able to google it's name to get more information.
  • WebGirlsGuide May 28, 2010 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    I'm a vet myself and I think this is a really great lens with well researched information. I'm grateful that you point out that canines can be in pain without their humans being aware, because many dogs don't 'talk' about it. I've always tried to avoid steroids and NSAIDs, however I also advocate quality of life and relieving pain for a suffering animal over having a patient that's suffering for years on end. And sometimes, frankly, steroids and NSAIDs are simply the only things that work.
  • dalia Jun 4, 2010 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    I would like to ask you if you consider safe for dogs having a dental cleaning with anesthesia. Pleaes let me know. thank you. Dalia
  • allthingspets May 14, 2010 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    This is a very informative article. I have three dogs currently but I have had dogs all through my life. One of my dogs was taking Rimadyl and I honestly never thought to look at the side effects. I currently have one poodle that has back problems and he takes dog aspirin for them. I will definately look at the natural remedies and give them a try. The side effects are very scary.
  • Burgess Pet Care Mar 29, 2010 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Excellent lens with great information. Keep up the good work.
  • TheWhistler Mar 22, 2010 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    This doesn't surprise me because the same thing happens with humans. If they don't care about people they wont care about animals.
  • JackieLanier Mar 12, 2010 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    I have a short hair chihuahua myself and let me say, thank you for such super informative information. It was all so helpful and useful, i fully enjoyed reading it. Have a Super Doggie Day!
  • Stason Feb 20, 2010 @ 8:19 am | delete
    Very informative.
  • ohmydogsupplies Feb 12, 2010 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    This is a very great resource for any dog owner. Thanks for the effort.
  • arncyn Feb 3, 2010 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Oh my I had no idea! Thank you for sharing this valuable information, my family has a lot of dogs in our compound so I'm bookmarking this for future reference. *blessed by an angel*
  • Jan 31, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Very informative.
    Great lens. Rated it 5 stars.
  • Autumn Jan 27, 2010 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    It's too bad this person doesn't have the facts straight. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) isn't used for dog or cats, ever, so including it here is only a scare tactic. Furthermore, acetaminophen is not an NSAID. Ibuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID, but is NEVER prescribed for dogs because it's toxic, so once again, including it here is just a scare tactic and a way to get you to buy some worthless supplement instead. It's true that there are a lot of medications prescribed for animals that have side effects. The same is true of medications prescribed for humans. The difference is that there is no "patient handout" for you when your vet prescribes something. You need to look it up online. It's your responsibility to your animal to get the information your vet fails to provide. Don't take your vet's word for it, and don't take the word of a rip-off website that's trying to sell you something. Do the research yourself.
  • flowergardener Jan 29, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
    You've failed to read this page slowly and with comprehension. At the top of the page I've stated "Never give your dog the medicines listed below without expert, hands-on advice from your local veterinarian. This article is only for your general knowledge."

    I did not state that Acetaminiphen, Tylenol was prescribed by veternarians. I did not state that it was a NSAID either. If you'll notice, it is under the heading of "Other Dog Medicines and Their Side Effects".

    I stated "IBUPROFEN, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Medipren: are NSAIDs not approved for use in dogs or cats. I also stated "NSAIDs are commonly used for dog arthritis", NOT that they were prescribed.

    I'm afraid dear Autumn, that you 'saw red' and jumped to conclusions. This page reflects numerous weeks of research to help others to do, as you stated, "Do the research yourself". It is a shorter and quicker way for dog owners to see alot of different dog medicines in 1 place.

    The demeaning terms of 'worthless supplement' and 'rip-off website' clearly shows that you yourself have not done thorough research of herbal natural medicines, and/or your mind is completely closed to anything that does not have a prescription and high price tag attached to it.
  • July4 Jan 25, 2010 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    I have three dogs, when they have to see the vet and take any drugs I will recheck your article, very informative lens!
  • Jan 14, 2010 @ 8:28 am | delete
    I wish I had known a lot more about dog medicines and other things like tick power when I first started having dogs. Tis a while ago , but makes me cringe to remember how little i knew. Great hub
  • loganadrian Jan 13, 2010 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    really a good len. excellent information. good job
  • ttsupra Jan 5, 2010 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Thanks for the great in ist cleared up a lot of miss understood info for me.
  • SylviaD Jan 2, 2010 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    Fantastic resource. Thank you for all the great info on a subject many dog owners tend not to even thing twice about. Of course, prevention is the best cure, but when you need meds, it's good to know the types of things you'd written.
  • clspeaks Jan 1, 2010 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Very useful information with clear difined issues and cleary fined options!
  • mbgphoto Dec 30, 2009 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Excellent information. 5* and blessed.
  • labellewastesystems Dec 10, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    great info....ppl dont know these things, thanks so much!
  • RollingLuggage Nov 9, 2009 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens & Great information
  • GroovyFinds Nov 7, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Outstanding info...I'm send this page to all my friends with dogs!
  • flowergardener Nov 6, 2009 @ 5:28 pm | in reply to regatta | delete
    Well sure I'm interested! Does it have glucosamine in it?
  • regatta Nov 6, 2009 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    flowergardener, I've found a natural product that is working well for pets suffering from inflammation. I can send you to a testimonial page for your review. Let me know if you are interested.
  • harringtonway Nov 2, 2009 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Thank you for this info. I have been hearing this information a lot lately from people that work for veterinarians and it is quite disturbing. A lens like this just goes to show that there really is something to this. Thanks for the education! Keep up the good work!
  • Beautiful_GreenBeans Nov 1, 2009 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    Wow! There is a ton of great information here! As a dog mommy I am shocked to see some of the stuff being prescribed- it also makes me think thrice about what we are giving are children! I have bookmarked for frequent reference, and I'm on to read your "Mushrooms for cancer prevention" Great work! 5*'s and faves!
  • flowergardener Oct 25, 2009 @ 10:50 am | in reply to fourhounds | delete
    I respect your opinion fourhounds, and agree that most pages can be split up; but not this one. If you skimmed over the contents, you may have missed this statement, of which I'm very proud: "Thank you Megan Casey and Seth Godin, (of Squidoo HQ), for referring to this page as 'A masterpiece in it's own way' and linking to this page in your Official Squidoo How-To, 'Calamari'!"
  • fourhounds Oct 24, 2009 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Good info, but you could have separated some of this into about 10 lenses. Even though I'm interested, it was too much to read. Thanks for the information.
  • Dogpawfile Oct 8, 2009 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    This is excellent advice! Dogpawfile Pet Community
  • lasertek Sep 28, 2009 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Great lens! Nice of you to share some pharma facts that most of us do not know. Good Job!

    If you got the time, do check my lens as well. Thanks
  • flowergardener Sep 20, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | in reply to andrewgtreantos | delete
    Hi Andrew, welcome to Squidoo! The way to do what I have done is to add a module called 'featured lens'.
  • andrewgtreantos Sep 19, 2009 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    How did you create the photo links under More Great Dog Resources For You ?
  • cleanearth Sep 17, 2009 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    Very good information here. I am glad that someone is paying attention to the fact that the pharma companies have now edged their way in there with animals as well as another avenue to fatten the wallets.
  • KimGiancaterino Sep 16, 2009 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Re-blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • Katwoman55 Sep 2, 2009 @ 2:12 am | delete
    Hello! Love the page. I love animals too. My dog just died last week at age 12.5...a beautiful, loyal Lab...
  • cc2786 Aug 27, 2009 @ 2:42 am | delete
    This is a really interesting lens - everyone should be aware of how to look after their dog and the different types of medications there are. Great lens. Keep up the good work.
  • billionare Aug 18, 2009 @ 5:04 am | delete
    I love dogs so I won't let anything happen to my pet dog.
  • lakern26 Aug 5, 2009 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    You've done a very thorough job of putting this lens together. You obviously put a lot of thought into it. We have a 15 year-old beagle whose been on prednisone now for the better part of 11 years. It was prescribed for severe itching due to allergies as well as for a bleeding disorder. So far we've been lucky that he hasn't developed any other serious medical problems, with the exception of weight gain, but we've always been concerned about his taking prednisone for so long. Now we have a lab whose begun with seasonal allergies as well and, once again, prednisone has been prescribed. I appreciate this information on natural alternatives. It definitely gives us something to think about!

    Lensrolled to A Dog Lover's Tale.
  • petsr2love Jun 27, 2009 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    This is an awesome lens. Great job.
  • healthymuts Jun 3, 2009 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    My 6 year old beagle started having seizures a few months ago and while doing research I found out many things about pet medication. My research prompted me to have his thyroid levels checked and we found he was low. We put him on medication and it changed his life, he now has the same energy he had a few year ago.

    Now he's chasing squires, chipmunks and digging wholes again which he has not done for awhile. I also found some disturbing stuff on commercial dog foods and like you have dedicated your time to med research I am doing the same for dog food. I already changed my dogs to a homemade dog food diet and am happy with the results.
  • neelam Jun 3, 2009 @ 12:22 am | delete
    good site
  • spaghetti May 24, 2009 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Wow, hope some day my lens will be able to be as excellent as this one!
  • eagleassets May 23, 2009 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    Pretty informative stuff, your lens is very nice. My dog had parvo as a pup, they treated him and for 2 years he just kid of moped around the house, never hearing him bark in that time span. then one day he snaped (in a goog way) he would bark (when excited, oh he would get excited now) he started playing occasional. He still remained layed back and excepted effection (on his terms of course). He passed away last year at 15. But, to make my long story longer I believe it was one of the medicines or a combo that caused him to be somewhat lathargic for 2 years. sorry if I went on for so long I am some what of a new squid and don't know if your supose to tell stories or just be polite and say wow nice lens. But I guess the whole idea of squidoo is to be yourself, and I love my pets / fury family members. Now if they could just add spell check to these modules.

    great job thanks
    Brandon
  • Ranita12345 May 20, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    hmmmmmm i agree with ranita
    it is long and cool
  • Ranita May 20, 2009 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    hmmmmm quite long to read but it is cool
  • IArtist May 16, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Thank you so much for sharing this important information.
    Peace,
    My Pet My Friend
  • traininglabs May 5, 2009 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Thank you so much! My dog exercise lens pales in comparison-- thanks for the inspiration. :) Great info.
  • archetekt May 3, 2009 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Very interesting and informative lens! I never knew that they're so many medications for dogs available. It's great to keep us informed like this. Thanks
  • Sharon May 1, 2009 @ 6:04 pm | delete
    I've read your blog entry at Little Debbie's world. Could you contact me at PremiumNicheContent@gmail.com -- so I may speak privately with you (via email).

    I share your viewpoints and wanted to discuss more.
  • Auntiekatkat Apr 22, 2009 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Fantastic lens, well thought well researched well written with first class content and dog medicine side effects are something every dog owner has a responsibility to find out about it. A well deserved five stars and also I have favourited this superb lens.
  • guapo Apr 21, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for all this info, it was a real eye opener. I think I will look on your lens before I ever give my dog any medicines. Thanks again
  • ChineseKitesforKids Apr 18, 2009 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    This is an awesome lens! Well written, great topic and superb intro! I love the layout of the page it flows nicely and is very easy to read. I rated it 5 stars all the way across! I would love for you take a look at my lens http://www.squidoo.com/daycareschoolonline and let me know what you think! All the best of luck to you!
  • Ahmady Apr 17, 2009 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    A nice lens with comprehensive information that I will share with my niece who has a Portie. I am in complete agreement about natural remedies. I've done Reiki on dogs and I am now studying Tong Ren Therapy. I'm new to Squidoo and have done two lens on Tong Ren healing. You may be interested in the one on Tong Ren healing for pets:
    http://www.squidoo.com/tongrenforpets
    http://www.squidoo.com/tongrenhealing
  • x3xsolxdierx3x Apr 13, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    nice lens....5 stars :)
  • mikeitloffe Apr 13, 2009 @ 1:14 am | delete
    This info should be spread around. I am going to add this lens to my favs, rate 5 stars, pass it to some friends and become a fun of yours. I am sure my dog will agree!
  • Sarunas Apr 10, 2009 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Awesome lens.
    I gave you 5 stars : )
    Your are doing great job. Keep it up :)
  • Linda Mar 30, 2009 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Thank you for this info and the time and effort and caring that you put into it. I hope you earn a great income and long life for your pets!
  • silkflorals Mar 29, 2009 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    I love your website!
    http://www.squidoo.com/My-awesome-animals-1
  • CatNap81 Mar 26, 2009 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the great info, I'll keep this in mind if I ever get a dog. :)
  • Mar 21, 2009 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Hi, This lens is very good. I like most..

    5 Star.

    Please. look at this lens click here
  • kimark421 Mar 12, 2009 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens and full of info. I have a "pack" of dogs, so this is info I can use. Thanks!
  • ms-giggles Mar 12, 2009 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    5***** Drugs are bad for humans so why would they be good for animals. I have saved two of my cats by giving them Genesis. I've also given a dog with a eye cherry and allergies Genesis and his allergies went away and his eye cherry went down significantly. I will have to build a lens on my stories of how Genesis saved my cats. I also use Botanical Gold which is all natural and it gets rid of fleas and ear mites. I lost a cat when I put Advantage on her. She through a blood clot which paralyzed her and I had to put her to sleep. I'm so glad you made this lens to show people how important it is that they find natural alternatives..
    I would love you to check my lens on Love Moon Anion Pads. Pretty Amazing!!
    Beth
  • jipock Mar 6, 2009 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Great Lens!! 5 ***** and I favorited it! Really great information. I have a dog, so I will take everything you said to heart. Thx!
  • mobear410 Mar 5, 2009 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    What a great lens and filled with resources
  • Kittyluver Mar 4, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Wow...You're having fantastic information with regard to side effects of dog medicine. I have taken the print out because I love my dogs and also your lens...
  • TravisPetFan Mar 2, 2009 @ 10:49 am | delete
    This is really important information, people should also be aware that there are many common household plants which can have serious side effects on their dog's health too.
  • rahcash Feb 23, 2009 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Very good info, thanks
  • linka Feb 7, 2009 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    i have a dog.
  • AlexandraHubbard Feb 5, 2009 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Wow! This lens is a veritable cornucopia of useful information! Thank you for builiding it!
  • sam-johnson Feb 1, 2009 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    What a great resource. Thank you for putting so much into this.

    Sam
  • Bailey Jan 29, 2009 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    I found lots of info here! I'm writing a book about dogs.
  • Czarque Jan 21, 2009 @ 4:48 am | delete
    What great information, thank you for sharing this!
  • AccessHorses Jan 19, 2009 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    What a great resource! Very in-depth info and lots of time put into providing this information. Thank you so much!
  • griselda Jan 17, 2009 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    i love dog
  • 2DogStudio Jan 13, 2009 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great posting. I agree that alternative medicines are not explored enough. When my dog Tanner was diagnosed with anal gland cancer, the vet said with the surgery we would be lucky to have 6 months before a relapse. She recommended a change in diet to completely raw-high fat/high protein and she recommended some homeopathic and chinese herbal medicines. MY TANNER LIVED ANOTHER 2 YEARS! And they were really good ones. I am so grateful for the time we had. I've listed an alternative blood root salve link on my site as well. A site that my vet also referred my to. Thanks again!! Our dogs deserve better!
    Lori
    2Dog Studio
    http://www.squidoo.com/2dogstudio
  • Charlyjl Jan 12, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    Excellent information - thank you for bringing it to our attention. Well done, I've rated it 5* and favorited it.
  • chloecavanaugh Jan 12, 2009 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Blessed by an Angel, Squid Little, aka Chloe Cavanaugh!
  • CoolFoto Jan 10, 2009 @ 10:41 am | delete
    What a great resource! 5* and lens roll to my Dog Pets lens www.squidoo.com/dogpets .
  • BarryKrost Jan 7, 2009 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    My beagle dogs thank you!!!
  • RedRoseBoutique Jan 7, 2009 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Great lens with lots of information. I will add this lens to my favorite, and I have given you 5 stars. Thanks for all the information.
  • Dec 28, 2008 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    We've had very bad luck with dog health lately, from a mysterious blood ailment to pancreatic insufficiency syndrome. It's awful for the dogs, and a pain and misery sometimes for us. Great lens!
  • flowergardener Dec 25, 2008 @ 6:24 pm | in reply to kayla g. | delete
    Oh Kayla, I'm so sorry. I've felt the feelings you're feeling before, and I'm sure many dog owners have also went thru what you're feeling. It comes with the territory honey. By that I mean when you love your pet, really love them, it's going to hurt when they're sick or injured.

    Do the best you can, take Petey to a veternarian, and make him as comfortable as possible, show him you are 'there' for him and that he can depend on you for protection and love.

    I just tonight got emailed this clip of a radio show at youtube, and maybe it will help you, I don't know, but please understand that I'm putting the link here with compassion and love and understanding of what you're going thru?

    It's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCdZwitrNoY
    Copy and paste the address into your browser,
    Gods Love and mine,
    Deb ~ Flowergardener
  • kayla g. Dec 25, 2008 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    my poor dog is so sick..his name is petey..he's a pug and i love him
  • wen218 Dec 13, 2008 @ 6:21 am | delete
    This is awesome content! I've always worried about dogs with 'human diseases' getting treated with medicines. I know we don't always have a choice, but now it seems we do. I'm always looking for quality natural remedies to make a dog happier rather than make them feel worse. I always think that we can understand if medicines hype us up or make us feel depressed, but a dog doesn't. It must be horrid for them.
  • supermom_in_ny Dec 9, 2008 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. 5 STARS FOR YOU!

    I'm off to visit your other lenses.
    :)
  • valjean1111 Dec 5, 2008 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    When my dog Duke was diagnosed with cancer he was given prednisone. It made him hyper, super thirsty and miserable for the two weeks I kept him on it, even at reduced doses. Then I decided he was better off without it. He's been much happier- it was supposed to improve his quality of life, yet made it much worse, a big thing when he was only given a few weeks. Happy to say he's made it 6 weeks and is still happy to be alive. You can read my tribute to this wonderful dog at: http://www.squidoo.com/My-Dogs-3
  • Nov 29, 2008 @ 11:50 am | delete
    So glad you wrote and posted this. Thank you. This is chocked FULL of great information!
  • nDee Nov 17, 2008 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    A most thorough presentation of much needed information. E-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t-l-y done!
  • Nov 14, 2008 @ 10:14 am | delete
    It is very important that we know the proper way of taking good care of our dogs. Thanks for the additional knowledge.
  • J-Stanley Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Very informative lens! 5 stars for you... Keep up the good work!
  • TonyKnight Nov 11, 2008 @ 7:34 am | delete
    Really informative lens - and stuff we should all be aware of as dog owners. It's great to know there are alternatives. Tony Knight
  • dedsused Nov 10, 2008 @ 2:56 am | delete
    Thanks a lot, very cool lens!
  • jdpugsle Nov 7, 2008 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Excellent lens flowergardener,

    I appreciate the effort & research you put into this lens. Thank you for the lifesaving information. It could save my dogs life! It is good that you care enough to create this lens. I favorited your lens.

    jdpuglse
  • KCavender Nov 6, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Great Lens, thanks for sharing, very informative!
  • esitesro Nov 6, 2008 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Great info, 5 stars from me for your excellent lens!
  • safewell Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
    You have done an amazing job on this lens. Many people do not realize the many side effects of dog meds. When our dog was diagnosed with Hip Displasia, the vet wanted to put him on pain meds 24/7. I refused and did some research and found a product that claimed to help that was natural. It was on http://www.dogvitaminsupplement.com. I figured we would try it before any p;ain medication and lucky it works. He has now been able to walk pain free and we do not have to worry about the effects of drugs.
  • jdpugsle Oct 31, 2008 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Excellent lens flowergardener,

    I appreciate the effort & research you put into this lens. Thank you for the lifesaving information. It could save my dogs life! It is good that you care enough to create this lens. I favorited your lens.

    jdpuglse
  • AndrewGreen Oct 27, 2008 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Well, nice lense, got me informed about some things, however I have a problem with my dog (a husky), seasonly she gets red hashes because of the hot weather and everytime the vets prescribes some kind of medication, I dont remember the name right now, but it seems to work, now I have to take her again and I certainly will ask about natural medicines, as she is very sensitive to these things =/
    Good info, nice to get to know these stuffs! 5 stars! Cheers! =)
  • flowergardener Oct 26, 2008 @ 10:51 am | in reply to Jenni | delete
    Hi Jenni,
    I'm so sorry to hear about your dog, and the vet's response doesn't suprise me at all. Try the link above to AmazaPet. It will reduce your dog's asthma attacks. I personally don't think you should use any of your inhalers for your dog, but I'm not an expert or Vet! The Native Remedies/Pet Alive links on this page will lead you to a company you can trust. They also have a form so you can email them your questions, as they are much more qualified than I am to answer them. I know what you mean about the prednisone - give yourself and your dog a chance to try a natural medicine - it certainly can't hurt - and you may very well become confidant and relieved that you've done the very best you can for the asthma.
    Gods Love and mine, Deb
  • QuantumTraveler Oct 25, 2008 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    My dog is getting to that age where more trips to the Vet are necessary. I am definitely going to refer back to your lens often. I especially liked your link about dog arthritis. Thanks.
  • Jenni Oct 25, 2008 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    My dog had an asthma attack for the first time this morning. I stayed with her and thankfully she was able to get past it. I have several inhalers but did not want to use them until it became absolutely emergent. I know dog medicine and people medicine is different, and I didn't want to risk anything until I had to. I called vets and they said they couldn't tell me which inhaler to use because they would be held LIBLE! So here I am. What can I use if my dog has an asthma attack? I'm afraid to go to a vet and get what they have after all the problems vets have given my pets and I over the years, prednizone (in two elderly dogs with chronic infections) tylenol, sentinel (in a dog with known heart worms and it almost killed her). Please help me! I have an epinepherine bronco-dilater (inhalation epinepherine), your basic albuterol inhaler, MaxAir autohaler (pirbuterol acetate), and qvar (beclomethasone and dipropionate HFA). I also have a Steroid prevent inhaler for 2xdaily advair
  • FlowersByDottie Oct 25, 2008 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Very informative lens ,I rated 5 stars and added you to my favorites.Please drop by my lenses thanks I love the Avatar!
    Posted
    Oct.25,2008
  • readabooki Oct 23, 2008 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    Wow, this is incredibly good information for pet owners. Thank you for making this lense.
  • ShortSaleRealtor Oct 23, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    great info hi 5 for you
  • Number1Athlete Oct 20, 2008 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    I never realized how scary the medical world can be. Even for pets!
    After viewing this lens I am definately going to be a little more cautious.
    Great lens by the way...
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 17, 2008 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    I do not have any pets but can see by the comments that the information you have assembled here is helpful for those who do have pets.

    Nicely put together lens!

    Brenda
  • Shilo-GR Oct 17, 2008 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great lens. My stomach has been giving me problems so my humans and doc took me off Rimadyl and then starved me for a day (hey, can I help it if they don't like the way I decorate their carpets. :-) Didn't know Rimadyl was so bad.. that's ruff. Still not feelin' great, but getting there.
    Your buddy,
    Shilo
  • Better-Life-Solutions Oct 16, 2008 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Some Great Advice Here. Thank you For That!
    Awesome lens. Good information.

    Pop On By My Labrador Lens And Share Your Professional Opinion.

    Wishing you great success
    Sincerely,

    John Adams
    http://www.squidoo.com/labradoreretriever
  • awundrin Oct 13, 2008 @ 2:49 am | delete
    A very informative lens! Nice work. My lens features my cute mutt, Maggie. Stop by and say hello!
  • Jody-Palmer Oct 12, 2008 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Thanks for posting. I love my dogs and I don't want anything harm happens to them. Thank God I read this.
  • Oct 10, 2008 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I had no idea and never really thought about the different meds my vet used, but I will now. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. They are my children. Thanks for the heads-up. 5 stars on this 1, stumbled it, tweeted it, and added it to favorites too :o) Excellent!!
  • ronpass Oct 10, 2008 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    Superb lens and a real inspiration. What a great model for a product review. I will link this to my lens on Golden Retrievers.
  • BethErickson Oct 7, 2008 @ 6:57 am | delete
    How I wish should have read this earlier. My son's dog died because of a medicine side effect. His pet was just a few months old and the effects must have triggered fast. Anyway, you have put a very useful information here that people will be more aware what medicine to give to their dog. 5 stars! :)
  • ZBT Oct 4, 2008 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Your lens truly tells the story of your love for animals. I can sincerely appreciate it; have a Shih Tzu hanging on to life with congestive heart failure. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!
  • Poochfan Oct 3, 2008 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Wonderful lense! Great information, I have two German Shepherds and I will check back here frequently.
  • chefkeem Oct 3, 2008 @ 3:15 am | delete
    Blessings, hon!
  • ashleymia Sep 30, 2008 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Hi, this is really fantastic. You have given good information about dog side effects. My dog Broony also suffering from a skin problem. You have provided good information about that. Thanks for your informative lens. Rating is 5.
  • JamesNash Sep 29, 2008 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    I have to say you have a great lense here! I like many other people really trust their vets for sound advice, but now I'm starting to really wonder. Thank you so much!
  • sandyspider Sep 25, 2008 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    My ferret (she is now in heaven) was on prednisone for three years.
    It was the only medicine the vet said would help her Insulinoma. I will never give prednisone to a pet again. It did some horrible things to her. This is a great topic with so much information.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Sep 25, 2008 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Its scarry. I trust my doctor and I trust my Vet. I'm starting to think that trust is misplaced.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
  • Portable_eBay Sep 25, 2008 @ 3:10 am | delete
    I feel like a vet after reading
  • MsMorrison Sep 18, 2008 @ 3:16 am | delete
    very informative lens! thanks for sharing! one of my dogs died of a wrong medicine. this is just very helpful!
  • CleanerLife Sep 14, 2008 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    Great Lens!
    I do not currently have a pet, but this all makes so much sense! It is very similar to the problems of side effects in the medicines we take for ourselves. What's the sense of taking something to fix one thing but causes so many other problems? We try to make one thing well while weakening other areas that were healthy? We need to make sure that whatever we use, for our pets and ourselves, makes the whole body stronger.
  • dog lover Sep 10, 2008 @ 4:48 am | delete
    amazing site for extremely dog lovers
  • richard101 Sep 1, 2008 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Great topic. I just stared to read a book called What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines by Catherine O Driscoll.
  • ecogreenbags Aug 28, 2008 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Excellent information, very very useful and well put together. I like the different text colors and graphics you use, nice touch!
  • wallusbenzin Aug 24, 2008 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    Great lens! Favorited for when I need to look up something on my dogs health! Thanks
  • unsinkablewoman Aug 24, 2008 @ 8:17 am | delete
    I thank you for the information this will be a big help with my dog Chili he is a Dog I got from a Puppy Mill That I am tring to heal from the abuse and neglect he live though
  • tripznow Aug 24, 2008 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Thanks for the info on skin problems my dog has been itching this summer and I think it could be allergies. I will be checking out this book for sure. Great lens.
  • CHERYC Aug 23, 2008 @ 8:26 pm | delete
    I love it its great
  • NorCalPaige Aug 21, 2008 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Great great great info -- my rat terrier is on prednisone, and has gained weight like crazy. He's got a nasty cough that the vet has never figured out. Thank you for the tips!
  • ThomasC Aug 19, 2008 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    This is a great lens flowergardener! You always do such a good job and put in so much information
    ThomasC
  • wahguide Aug 18, 2008 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Wow, I had no idea. You think you just take your pet to the vet and they give them what they need and that's it. I'm glad you opened my eyes to this.
  • cheriechristina Aug 18, 2008 @ 6:52 am | delete
    Welcome animals and nature lovers!
  • TreasureMaster Aug 16, 2008 @ 6:53 am | delete
    I like this page opps lens, it is very helpful for people who own or hope to own dog. I have a dog a Samoyed and she is getting older and as a result some ailments also have arrived. I don't
    think there is a PDF for vets or not a least one
    for the public to use and this is a great step in that direction. Thank you.
    Becky and Aira !!!!
  • Elizabeth_Torres Aug 16, 2008 @ 2:33 am | delete
    Very useful lens, and I am a BIG dog lover!
  • Aug 15, 2008 @ 9:32 am | delete
    I like your lens! Full of great information about dogs. Keep it up! :)
  • nicegirl Aug 13, 2008 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    Amazing resource for dog lovers!
  • Homeguide Aug 9, 2008 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Excellent lens,,,my labs Yukon & Baylee thank you for the information and links to the outstanding products.
  • poddys Aug 7, 2008 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    This is what I call a LENS! 5***** well deserved. A lens to be very proud of - it not only is informative, it also looks fantastic.
  • potatoking Aug 7, 2008 @ 3:09 am | delete
    5* very informative!
  • just4thedogs Aug 5, 2008 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Best lens I have seen and read about dog medicine.
    Very informative and helpful. Thanks a lot for sharing these useful information.
  • Aug 2, 2008 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    An extremely comprehensive and informative site. Kepp up the good work!
  • Pamela2Heaven Jul 31, 2008 @ 8:30 am | delete
    Well done~

    Very informative!
  • Jul 28, 2008 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Imperssive its a great lens
  • JAV010 Jul 26, 2008 @ 8:07 am | delete
    this lens is realy usefull and long thanks :P
  • d-artist Jul 22, 2008 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    very impressive lens! 5*s
  • MsMorrison Jul 21, 2008 @ 2:24 am | delete
    I love dogs. I had one who died of parvo because i failed to giver her a shot. this time I am more careful! thanks, great info! http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/lm4b6d769a7627a1cc1dc8e84fa9a765e1_1213591695girl12.jpg
  • Mica_K Jul 19, 2008 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Hi, what a great lens on dog meds. My dog has chronic kidney failure and when he got a whole list of meds from the vet, I had to double check on the entire list.

    I've switched to natural remedies but I know I still need the help of a vet. This is a great resource.
  • GreenRevolution Jul 18, 2008 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Great lens! This is a wonderful resource for all dog lovers. Thanks for sharing this valuable information and for introducing us to natural alternatives. Great job !
    5 *****, Favorite and a Fan!
  • purplebear Jul 18, 2008 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Very informative page for any dog lover.:)
  • Steve-SEO-UK Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    Glad I read this Lens - my wife would be mortified if we gave norman something we shouldn't. Have bookmarked for further reading.
  • Frankster Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:30 am | delete
    Excellent lens. Well worth more than 5 stars! Favorite and a FAN as well. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • lens4Him Jul 16, 2008 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!

    I would be mortified if I gave my little doggy something that harmed him.
  • beachbum_gabby Jul 15, 2008 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    bunched of helpful infos about dog health. Thank you. Congrats for making it to the top!
  • kiwisoutback Jul 14, 2008 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    Excellent work. A great resource that definitely deserves the high lensrank! I'll forward this to anyone I think might use it.
  • EverythingMouse Jul 13, 2008 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    What a great resource for dog owners. An excellent lens.
  • Joan4 Jul 13, 2008 @ 4:52 am | delete
    Great lens! I love great "resource" lenses. This one is a keeper! Thank you!
  • court1 Jul 12, 2008 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for all the great info, my "fur-children" thank you as well!
  • PortraitArtistNikky Jul 12, 2008 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Great info! This resource will help alot of other people. I'll add it to my favs
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Blessings to you...
  • Lady_Gotrocks Jul 10, 2008 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    Great lens! Adding you to my roll!
  • Pantherart Jul 10, 2008 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    Great lens, what I love the most God, my wife, all dogs and cats, and nature.
    Keep up the good lens best information for dogs in one stop I have ever found.
  • pkmcr Jul 10, 2008 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Excellent information which I know a lot of people will find helpful

    Paul
  • ShannonC Jul 10, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    wow, great resource, my next door neighbors are getting a puppy soon. I'm adding to faves so I can pass them this lens thanks :)
  • Ileneonhealth Jul 10, 2008 @ 5:09 am | delete
    Great lens.Keep up the good work!
  • James20 Jul 10, 2008 @ 5:08 am | delete
    I love dogs!
    A great lens and 5*****
  • lifelongfitness Jul 9, 2008 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Very informative and detailed lens. It really shows that we have to watch what we give our dogs/pets, and not only ourselves 5*
  • PeterH Jul 9, 2008 @ 3:45 am | delete
    This is incredibly helpful and packed full of what is clearly well researched information. I now know where to refer some of the enquiries I get at my websites.

    Thanks for the hard work that has gone into this.

    Take care

    Paul
  • Candice_Lee Jul 5, 2008 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    This is so good to see............very informative. The word needs to get out about these medications and the possible side effects! Great lens......
  • Maripa Jul 5, 2008 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Great lens,valuable information
    Thanks
  • bbug Jul 4, 2008 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Ton of great information for us dog lovers
  • ThomasC Jun 28, 2008 @ 4:11 am | delete
    I had a buddy asking me questions about his dogs health and I just referred him to this page! Great information about pet health!
    ThomasC
  • Freedomreins Jun 27, 2008 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Great Lens! Thank you for sharing.
  • TopStyleTravel Jun 27, 2008 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Wonderful lens. Great information to help pet owners make informed choices for their pets. We no longer are pet owners, but will recommend this article to others. Congrats on No. 1 in the Top 100.
  • steamtown Jun 23, 2008 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Great Lens! It's nice to meet another animal lover. Just started my own lens about products to enhance one's pet life and happiness
  • Jun 23, 2008 @ 2:23 am | delete
    GReat lens, good information. I am a dog trainer so I know the importance of a healty Dog. Good Luck
  • Frankster Jun 20, 2008 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. Great info and layout. I don't have a dog, (my 10 cats won't let me - LOL)but I love them. 5 stars. I'm already a FAN! Bear hugs, Frankster
  • Tracy-B Jun 20, 2008 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Great Lens!
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  • ricarde Jun 19, 2008 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Cute dog pics! Magnificent lens contents! I am now more careful on what I give my dogs. Thanks a lot for the info.
  • Jun 13, 2008 @ 10:46 am | delete
    What great information! Awesome lens 5 stars!
  • d-artist Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:17 am | delete
    great informative lens! 5*s
  • scss May 31, 2008 @ 10:40 am | delete
    This is such a great lens - really well done and tons of great info for natural remedies to treat your beloved dogs. As a mum of four furry kids I'm always learning about natural alternatives to drugs and very expensive vets.

    You have so many great lenses, I will have to visit each of them, especially to learn more about the PEOPLE alternative treatments they feature... so much great info, so little time!

    I just had to give this one a 5star rating - and get around to the others as soon as I can!

    Hope you can drop by some of my lenses sometime and say hello!

    - Helene Malmsio
  • browndog21 May 12, 2008 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens! I will include a link to this on my next Brown Dog Treasures newsletter.
  • beachbum_gabby May 12, 2008 @ 2:17 am | delete
    its good to see this helpful lens. 5* from a dog lover!
  • triathlontraining May 9, 2008 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Great information here. Thanks for putting all this together. My dog and I are sending good karma your way! :)
  • Margaret_Schaut May 6, 2008 @ 11:24 am | delete
    Terrific content on an issue important to all pet lovers! Welcome to Masterpiece Movement on Squidoo group!
  • amandaquerque May 5, 2008 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Another wonderful pet lens! Thank you for this valuable information. Excellent addition to the BIG LENSES Group!
  • WhippetTalk Apr 18, 2008 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens! I'm lensrolling it to my lens as I think this is a very useful lens that everyone should see. Thank you for all the work you put into this.
  • YouCanCallMeDan Apr 13, 2008 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Very informative lens... We have 4 dogs and this has great resources... Thanks!!!
  • totalhealth Apr 11, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    very informative lens and also very helpful.
  • flashfox Apr 4, 2008 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    Nice and very helpful.
  • foovay Mar 30, 2008 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    Thank you for this very important and informative lens!
  • doghealthcare Mar 26, 2008 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    impressive lens, no doubt why your on top 5
  • mayalon Mar 24, 2008 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Wow! This is amazing information. I will make sure to pass it on to everyone I know. 5 stars!
  • StacymomBiz Mar 22, 2008 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    Great lens with wonderful pictures of beautiful dogs!! Keep up the great work 5 stars :-)

    -Stacy
  • Dog-Trainer Mar 20, 2008 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Great information here! This lens is useful for ANY dog owner. Thanks!
  • fotos4web Mar 17, 2008 @ 6:59 am | delete
    What an EXCELLENT Site !
    I lensrolled it to my Spaniel site and gave you 5 Stars too !

    Keith
  • riff999 Mar 16, 2008 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Great reference lens and well presented.
    ~Jane
  • dechenlau Mar 16, 2008 @ 2:28 am | delete
    thanks for information
  • SemperFidelis Mar 11, 2008 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    A SquidAngel blessing on another great lens!
    Colleen ~ http://www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
  • JaguarJulie Mar 10, 2008 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    Hello my dear -- you've got my 5 stars for this most informative lens along with an angelic blessing. Keep up the great inspirational work!
  • DocRich Feb 14, 2008 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Really helpful information...and some very cute pups:)
  • AEAdviser Feb 13, 2008 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    Good information and good lens, 5*'s. Thanks Drop by Party Time!
  • Piano lights Feb 12, 2008 @ 5:30 am | delete
    hi,
    this is for all the pet lovers,this give information about dog medicine and their side effects.
  • thomasz Feb 6, 2008 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Nice lens. Great info. Poor doggies getting sick.
  • Sam_David01 Feb 5, 2008 @ 4:15 am | delete
    this is really nice lens. lots of content...
  • onlinedesign Jan 24, 2008 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Fantastic site!
  • Music-Resource Jan 22, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Hi flowergardener, Wow, you really know your stuff! Awesome dog medicine lens. We feed our pets human grade food and we've also been into herbs for several year - lots of books and herbs lying around the house. Nice pet resource. I'm very impressed. ~Music Resource~
  • standardpoodlelover Jan 20, 2008 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    This is really good information. I always reach for Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats before I consult my vet. As a result, my pets rarely have to make a visit and they have enjoyed long lives.
  • ShortSaleRealtor Jan 16, 2008 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    great lens 5 stars 4 u
  • Aika Jan 10, 2008 @ 4:28 am | delete
    I have dogs and I love them so much, thanks for your informative and helpful infos. 5 stars!
  • Clairwil Jan 6, 2008 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Great lens! Loads of really useful information.
  • rockycha Jan 4, 2008 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    Excellent work - unbelievable content! high fives!
  • fanfreluche Jan 4, 2008 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!
  • ladyinspain Nov 30, 2007 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    What a lens! Excellent info about dog health all in one lens. I especially appreciated the alternative health care suggestions. My Fabulous Silky Terrier is in great health...but one never knows...adding this to favourites!
  • dweber Nov 28, 2007 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Wow, terrific info. here!!! This is very useful to me, since I have an older bichon, Scruff , with arthritis. I have saved this to refer to often. Thanks for this resource. Deb, Scruff,
  • isle15 Nov 16, 2007 @ 1:31 am | delete
    Great site,we need to start taking better care of our pets.Make your own dog food and keep them healthy
  • rms Nov 3, 2007 @ 8:25 am | delete
    This is a fantastic lens! It's going right into my favorites!
  • larose Oct 18, 2007 @ 7:18 am | delete
    Whoa,
    Great content site . Keep the info coming. We are excited about it. Thank you.
  • minky Oct 3, 2007 @ 3:16 am | delete
    Great content and very interesting lens.
  • jeffwend Oct 2, 2007 @ 12:24 am | delete
    Where I live ticks and fleas can be a problem, especially ticks in the spring time. I hate using frontline on my dog, but I have had to do it on three occasions. Is there any natural products that you know of that really works on fleas and ticks? I have used herbal flea and tick collers with no luck
  • allysa Sep 13, 2007 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Hi lensmaster, this is such a valuable lens. Great Job, and also I'm proud of you for taking good care of your son. 5 stars
  • sonia_simone Aug 8, 2007 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    Wow, so much information. Thank you for such a useful and comprehensive resource.
  • wowreviews Aug 8, 2007 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    I'm glad to see your lens made it back! It has gerat info and I gave you five stars :)
  • Rose0366 Jul 31, 2007 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    I stopped because your Dog Avatar looks like my Rhodesian Ridgeback "Dozer"! Great information here...Thanks for sharing.
  • Classic Jul 15, 2007 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Hi I have featured you and your lens on the HP of my group Nature and Environment! Have a great Sunday!
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 13, 2007 @ 10:38 am | delete
    I have cats, but really enjoyed this lens.
  • Knowles Jul 5, 2007 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    ohh how sweet of you to feature such topic, thanks

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