Pet Prescriptions
October 25, 2009 by Don
Humans and animals are very different creatures. Anatomically and physiologically dogs and cats differ significantly from humans. Because pets and people are far from interchangeable from a pharmacalogical perspective it is very understandable why certain drugs are developed for animals only. When your veterinarian is deciding on the right medication for your pet, he is forced to consider a number of factors before writing out the prescription. l. Does a veterinary product exist to treat the condition. If a pet-specific product is on the market it will be the standard of care. 2. If both a veterinary and human product exists, the veterinarian will choose the veterinary product for two reasons. a. The veterinary-exclusive drugs have the advantage of being made in pet-specific strengths. b. The veterinary will choose the veterinary product specific for pets as he knows how it will be tolerated by pets. Pet prescriptions can be very confusing, so be sure to discuss with your vet the factors motivating your veterinarian’s choice of medication. Together, you can be sure your pet is receiving the proper medication. You can find various petscriptions available for all of Fido needs.