Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Dirty Dog? Why shampoo your pet?

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Dirty Dog? Why shampoo your pet?: Shampooing can be very useful for pets with problem skin. But even dogs with normal skin can benefit, keeping them smelling sweet and giving...

Dirty Dog? Why shampoo your pet?

Shampooing can be very useful for pets with problem skin. But even dogs with normal skin can benefit, keeping them smelling sweet and giving them a healthy shine to their coat. A "doggy" smell is not normal and is usually caused by oils in the coat going in rancid in a centrally-heated house.

Some people worry that shampooing their pet can lead to a depletion in natural oils but this is not the case if a properly formulated shampoo is used according to the instructions. Human shampoos should NEVER be used as even baby shampoos are far too acidic and damaging to delicate dog skin.

Virbac veterinary shampoos are specially formulated by veterinary dermatologists for every type of dog skin. They will leave your dog smelling great and with a lovely shiny coat and are super-concentrated so a little goes a long way, making a bottle last a long time.

Which shampoo is right for my dog?

Normal skin including puppies - Sebocalm shampoo removes dirt and leaves your pet smelling sweet and with a glossy coat
Dry/flaky skin - Sebomild replaces missing moisture
Greasy skin - Sebolytic prevents buildup of grease
Itchy skin - Epi-Soothe or Allermyl have soothing properties

For more information please visit Pet Dispensary website the Medical Advice section, Which shampoo for my pet

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Its not too late to help your pet cope with Bonfir...

Pet Dispensary - affordable pet medication: Its not too late to help your pet cope with Bonfir...: Bonfire night may be around the corner but it is not too late to get your home prepared for your frightened pet. Pet Dispensary has some he...

Its not too late to help your pet cope with Bonfire night

Bonfire night may be around the corner but it is not too late to get your home prepared for your frightened pet. Pet Dispensary has some helpful advice.

Plugging in an Adaptil diffuser will help reduce your dog's noise fears. Adaptil contains the natural pheromone the mother dog produces to comfort it's young. Adaptil is the only product proven to reduce the intensity of fear felt by a dog during firework exposure. Plugging in an Adaptil diffuser or fitting an Adaptil Collar can help comfort your dog during fireworks.

Although cats rarely show if they are fearful of fireworks, keeping them indoors can cause them to become upset and show unwanted behaviour such as spraying, scratching and intercat tension. Feliway for cats contains a copy of the facial pheromone cats use when they feel safe in the home. Feliway has been proven to prevent unwanted behaviour in cats and is recommended by veterinary centres and behaviourists.

Top Tips for Dogs

Before the event

* Prepare a den for your dog in their favourite place.
* Plug in an Adaptil Diffuser near the den and provide your dog with toys and treats.

On the day of the event

* Walk your dog before dusk. This reduces the likelihood of fireworks being let off.
* Provide distractions such as a new chew or toy. Close curtains and put the TV or music on to mask the sound of fireworks.
* Don't punish your dog when he is scared.
* IMPORTANT Ignore any fearful behaviour such as panting, shaking and whining, this will only make your dog more distressed.
* Try not to leave your dog alone when fireworks are going off. Keep your routine as normal as possible.

After the event

* Leave the Adaptil Diffuser plugged in for at least a week.
* Behavioural therapy may be required once the firework season is over.

Top Tips for Cats

Before the event

* Consider some form of identification i.e. microchip to trace your cat if they do manage to escape.
* Plug in a Feliway Diffuser in your cat's favourite room.
* Provide elevated hiding places for your cat to retreat to.

On the day of the event

* Ensure your cat is inside the house and windows and doors are shut to prevent your cat from escaping. Don't forget to get your cat a litter tray!
* Close curtains and put the TV or some music on to mask the noise of fireworks.
* Wherever your cat chooses to hide leave them well alone until they feel safe to come out.
* Stay calm and act normally, do not punish or fuss your cat during the event.

After the event

* Leave the Feliway Diffuser plugged in for at least a week.

To purchase one of these products or for more advice please visit Pet Dispensary

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fidavet Surosolve: Keep your pet's ears hygienically clean with FIDAVET SUROSOLVE cat and dog ear cleaner, the ideal ear cleaning product with a powerful formulation Tris-EDTA +PCMX +salicylic acid.

74.3% of both vets and pet owners liked the cleansing properties of FIDAVET SUROSOLVE

Effective gentle cleaning with a fresh fragrance

* Tris-EDTA: antibacterial action and enhances the effects of medical treatments2,3.
* PCMX: antiseptic and helps to balance microbial flora in the ear.
* Salicylic acid: eliminates dead skin cells and excess ear wax.
* Docusate sodium: a cleaning agent.

SUROSOLVE™ is easy and pleasant to use:
* Non irritating solution, with a low pH (6.8): allows cleaning while respecting the sensitive skin in the ear canal.
* Contains propylene glycol: to moisturize the lining of the ear canal.
* SUROSOLVE™ has a fresh fragrance that was liked by over 80% of users.

Directions. Apply a sufficient amount of Surosolve to the base of the ear canal. Gently massage the base of the ear, wiping away excess product.

WHEN TO USE SUROSOLVE
* In dogs & cats with ear infections

* In dogs & cats prone to ear infections to reduce the frequency of flare ups

* In dogs with severe ear odour to neutralise the smell. Surosolve has a lovely fresh fragrence.
http://www.petdispensary.co.uk/shop/fidavet_surosolve.html to purchase or for more details from Pet Dispensary

Prepare your pet for the firework season

The weeks leading up to November 5^th and continuing through until the New Year can be a traumatic time for some pets.  The signs of ‘firework fear’ or the phobia of loud noises can range from mild behavioural changes to severe destructive or aggressive behaviour.

Firework fears and noise phobias are a common problem in pets, with at least 80% of pets being scared of fireworks.

Signs that your pet is fearful includes hiding away, seeking closer human contact, whining or barking, and destruction of the room left in during the panic of trying to escape.

An animal with noise phobia will start to panic at the slightest noise and the reaction is always a sudden, extreme and excessive response.  The fear of noises tends to get worse over time rather than better.  If you have a pet that is fearful of loud noises a de-sensitisation program has great benefits.  A de-sensitisation program involves playing a CD of noises daily to your dog, initially at low levels and gradually increasing the duration and intensity of the sound until your pet becomes comfortable with the noise.

There are also other medications that can help your pet deal with stressful situations including firework noise and these include Zylkene, Adaptil or Feliway.  These medications use pheromones which encourage a calming influence which helps the pet deal with a stressful situation and are very helpful during the firework season.

Pet Dispensary is an online company offering veterinary medications and has focused on behavioural products for the firework season.  As well as offering useful information and guidance sheets on the website they are also offering a free sound de-sensitisation CD with every box of Zylkene purchased.

Lynsey Bacon Manager comments, “With such a high number of pets showing some sign of fear during the firework season, it is beneficial for owners to know there are medications available to help their pet deal with these anxieties.  Last year Zylkene was our most popular product as this can be used short term and is palatable and easy to give.  The stress management medications don’t require a prescription and we are able to offer advice to pet owners to suggest what would be the best option for their pet.

Pet Dispensary recommends starting a ‘De-Sensitisation Program’ now in preparation for the 5^th November.  Pet Dispensary is offering a Free Sound De-Sensitisation CD with every full box of Zylkene purchased.  Starting the program now could mean a much easier Firework season for you and your pet, further details are on our website”

Three top tips for Firework season

1. Provide a den or hiding place where your pet can feel safe
2. Increase the feeling of security by using Zylkene each day over the festive period or by plugging in and Adaptil or Feliway Diffuser as close to the Den or hiding place as possible

3. Ignore fearful behaviour such as panting, shaking or whining.  Dogs may pick up on their owner’s anxiety which can make the problem worse.

For further details please visit http://www.petdispensary.co.uk/shop/Zylkene.html