How To Treat Your Favourite Animal With Pet Meds

By Pauline E Medway


UK is a country well known for its high population of pets. On average, there is one animal in every two homesteads. The market for animal medicines is also remarkably high and approximates to 200 million in a year. Of late, the new regulations governing animal drugs made it possible for pet owners to purchase pet meds from a chemist direct. It is, however, surprising that many owners of animals are still lagging behind even after much efforts by the government. As such, educating Brits about the rights of their fury friends to accessing appropriate medication is very important.

Presently, four categories of legalized pet drugs are in existence as explained below. This classification was unveiled and effected in 2005 to suit the needs for pets owners to purchasing effective cures.

POM-V are medicines that require a veterinary surgeon's diagnosis that may only be dispensed by a vet or pharmacist.

POM-VPS are medicines that must be prescribed and supplied by a veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person. It is not necessary for an examination to be carried out by the prescriber however they must be satisfied that the medicines are being correctly administered in a safe and appropriate manor for the intended purpose.

NFA-VPS are medicines supplied by a pharmacist or a vet. However, any other professional in the field of animal health science can distribute and prescribe, as well.The drugs are for animals meant to offer companion to human beings.

AVM-GSL category comprises of drugs that have the least statutory requirements. The medicines are sometimes referred to as over the counter drugs. They are general use drugs but this should not imply accuracy in prescription be ignored.

Flea and tick regimes

It is extremely relevant to protect fleas and tick from attaching your fury friend. Many people have turned a blind eye to this requirement. Consequently, 50% of cats and 20% of dogs get infected annually. Precautionary measures are diverse and include regular treatment of cushions and all upholstery in your room. Such areas are ideal breeding grounds for parasites.

Regular treatment of fleas is important to ensuring promising healths for animals at all times. Typically four to five weeks intervals are ideal to achieving the purpose. Shampoos, flea collars, spot on drops and powders are some of the strategies to use when regular treating. Vacuuming, pet bedding washing and flea sprays give exclusive results when together with shampoos and the other options. In fact, the combination can end up preventing against ticks, as well.

Some treatments can have adverse effects on the health of young pets. Therefore, use of specialized tools is encouraged to care for them. For instance, a head lice comb is ideal for flea removal when used on animals less than three months old.

Dual treatments can protect against the risks from ticks as well which carry Lyme disease and can cause serious illness.

Protection from intestinal parasites

Prevention of only external attack by ticks and fleas does not suffice to guarantee your animal a sturdy health. Internal treatment of infections caused by intestinal parasites, roundworms and tapeworms, is necessary for maximum protection. De-worming is ideal when done in every 3 months.

Multi purpose wormier is a very effective way of destroying the internal parasites in your animals. They can curb both the menace of roundworms and tapeworms and thus are economical for use. The drugs are available in the form of tablets, granules and others in liquid form.

Eye health

It is not rare for animals to have eye defects. Symptoms such as discharges and cloudiness, redness and other mild irritations are very common. The positive side is that pet keepers can pinpoint these symptoms easily before the conditions get worse. Ailments such as glaucoma, dry eye, and corneal abrasions can lead to blindness and sometimes eyes loss if urgent attention is not taken into account.

Ear care

Cleaning the ears of the animals to avoid infections is an obligatory role to caring pet owners. If not cleaned, the hairy nature of the ears will accumulate and harbour infections. Seeking advice from a vet about the right procedure of removing accumulated dust in the ears is essential to avoid piercing the eardrum and cutting the ear canal.

Alimentary canal complications

Diarrhoea, constipation, loss of appetite and swallowing with difficulty are some common problems of the digestive system of your animal. Extremely abnormal conditions can lead to sudden loss of weight, exhaustion and dehydration. But if given sufficient rest, the conditions will dissipate gradually without medical intervention.

Lifestyle advice

Your pet can benefit from a healthy lifestyle just as you can. Ensure you pet is eating healthily and getting plenty or exercise. Together with good hygiene this can prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Keeping you pet healthy will also protect you and your family from conditions that can be transferred to humans including roundworm and tapeworm that infect cats and dogs.




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