Aleve Should Not Be Given To Dogs

 

Have you ever heard of Aleve? It's an anti-inflammatory medicine that contains no steroids. You might have encountered names like Anaprox, Naprosyn, and Naprelan because those are the brands that manufacturers sell them on.

Aleve is associated with relieving body pain in animals. But unlike other painkillers, it has yet to receive approval for pet use. Pet owners should only use this drug as a final option when all the other alternatives have not delivered the much-needed relief from pain.

The reason is that Aleve leaves very little room for error. Add a little bit more than the amount you were supposed to administer, and all the danger alerts go way up. Dogs are nosy animals, so if you have Aleve in the house, put it in a spot where your fur baby can't get at it. Never drop a pill on the floor. Don't do anything Aleve-related when your dog is around. Find a private spot.

Your veterinarian Virginia Beach, VA can enlighten you about important health issues that can affect your pet.

Alopecia In Rabbits

 

Many things can cause a rabbit to lose its hair. Barbering and sebaceous adenitis are on this list. And then there's ringworm and mites, to which bunnies are also susceptible.

Sebaceous adenitis has visible effects on the rabbit's skin, but it's often painless. A clear sign of this condition is being flaky or rough to the touch. You'll notice this early because the first lesions appear on the bunny's face.

Barbering happens when a more dominant rabbit not-so-playfully attacks a softer, gentler bunny. It will pull on the other's fur because it can, although there are times when a rabbit would do it to itself. It happens when there's a fiber deficiency.

The mites that attack rabbits are different from the more common type of mites. But the side effects are all too familiar. Itchiness, skin inflammation,  and bald spots are only a few of the symptoms. Arrange a trip to the vet to get proper recommendations on medicating your bunny.

Did you know rabbits can also have ringworms? It often affects bunnies with no hair in some body parts. Younger rabbits are also more prone to ringworms because their defense mechanisms are still in the process of developing.

Excessive hair loss or other skin and hair coat issues should warrant a visit to your animal hospital Virginia Beach, VA.