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Anti-Icky Poo This industrial-strength cleaner removes urine odors so pets can't smell them any more. Anti-icky poo contains a blend of human and animal-friendly bacteria and enzymes. The enzymes break down the urine smell. The bacteria actually feed off of the urine, degrading it into carbon dioxide and releasing it into the air. When all of the urine remnants are degraded, the smell is gone and the bacteria die off because their food source is gone. |
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CET Dental Health Products CET offers a complete line of dental products to keep your pet's teeth clean and healthy. Enzymatic toothpaste for dogs and cats comes in poultry, beef and seafood flavors. Aquadent contains enzymes that break up plaque. Simply add a little to your pet's water daily. CET chews for cats consist of freeze-dried catfish flavored with fish or poultry. Their large size is good for controlling tartar. Plus they contain enzymes that fight plaque formation. CET Hextra chews for dogs come in 4 sizes: petite, medium, large and extra large. CET Dental Rewards chew bones come in 2 sizes: regular and large. Unlike Greenies and regular rawhide, these rawhide chews do not swell up when swallowed so they are less likely to cause choking or intestinal obstructions. Plus they contain chlorhexidene, an antibacterial substance used by dentists when people are suffering from periodontal disease. Chlorhexidene kills bacteria leading to fresher breath and healthier gums. For more information: http://www.cetdental.com/ |
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Cetyl M Cetyl M & Myristol are two formulations of a joint supplement known as cetyl-myristoleate. Like glucosamine, this supplement is a nutraceutical--not a drug--and it complements glucosamine well. Like Cosequin, it protects joints from damage and provides pain relief from arthritis. Cetyl M and Myristol come as flavored chewable tablets. They can be combined with Cosequin to provide maximum joint protection or used alone. |
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Cosequin We believe Cosequin is the best joint supplement on the market for pets! It contains glucosamine and chondroitin and is available for both cats and dogs. Independent studies show that Cosequin performs the best out of all pet joint supplements. It consistently produces positive results like less lameness and increased mobility. In cats, Cosequin is also used for urinary tract problems, like inflamed bladders associated with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis. Arthritis affects both cats and dogs. Large dogs over age 6 already have subtle signs of arthritis. Small dogs are affected by age 10 and cats over age 12 consistently have evidence of arthritis on xrays. If your pet has orthopedic disease (hip dysplasia, torn/repaired cruciate ligaments, OCD), he may have arthritis as young as age 2. Cosequin is a first line of defense against the crippling effects of this disease. Signs of arthritis include limping, reluctance/hard time to get up, decreased appetite, sleeping more, licking joints, and even behavior changes like snapping at people or animals, aggression and grumpiness. Cosequin comes as flavored chewables for dogs, non-flavored capsules for dogs with food allergies, and flavored capsules for cats which can be mixed in canned food. |
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Denosyl Denosyl is another liver support supplement for cats or dogs with liver disease. "Denosyl" is short for a product commonly known as SAM-e. SAM-e is commonly found in most human drug stores. However, studies show human formulations of this supplement do not work as well in pets. Denosyl is specially formulated to reduce liver damage and treat liver failure in cats and dogs. |
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Flea and Tick Meds For the control of fleas and ticks, we carry Frontline Plus for cats and dogs. Frontline Plus kills adult fleas and ticks as well as flea eggs. It is applied once a month on the skin between the shoulder blades. For severe infestations and households where multiple pets are affected, we can apply a quick-acting Frontline spray to the coat of each affected pet. The spray kills fleas and ticks within hours and then topical prevention can begin at home. Topical preventatives are generally well-tolerated by pets with few negative reactions. They are also more effective than flea collars and flea shampoos. In Colorado, fleas and ticks aren't a huge problem. However, if you live in a wooded/mountainous area, if your pet runs along rivers or in country areas with wildlife, or if you travel to other states, your pet is likely to encounter fleas and ticks. Prevention is critical because these pests carry organisms which can cause severe illnesses like Ehrlichia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme's disease. Fleas also transmit tapeworms and pets can develop allergies to fleas, resulting in severe itching and hair loss. Even in cold weather, ticks can still be a problem in wooded, country or river areas. In December, we treated a Dalmatian from the foothills area of Fort Collins for ticks. Most were found under his collar but did not become evident until he was under anesthesia for another procedure. The anesthetic gas prompts ticks to crawl off the body. His owners were unaware he had ticks. Plus they are more difficult to find on long-haired breeds. They can even climb into ears. For these reasons, topical preventatives are the most effective products we have for controlling fleas and ticks everywhere on the body. |
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Guard Dog Spray this product on urine spots and watch them disappear! Guard Dog breaks up the ammonia in urine spots that's damaging your lawn. Grass then begins to grow again. Giving your dog anything orally to change the urine pH will not cure lawn spots! In fact, changing the pH of your dog's urine will likely contribute to the formation of bladder stones or urinary tract infections! For more information: http://www.getmicrosolutions.com/guarddog.html |
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Heartworm Meds Heartworm disease is caused by mosquitoes who bite infected animals and then transmit the worm larvae to the next animal they bite. It is more common in the warmest and wettest states--places like the midwestern and southern US. However, it is becoming more of a concern here in Colorado. The American Heartworm Society now recommends year-round, monthly prevention for dogs everywhere. Warmer winters and traveling with pets are two reasons why. Unfortunately, 90% of the hurricane animal victims who relocated here are heartworm positive. This creates a new reservoir for the disease in Colorado. It's more important now than ever to keep your dogs on heartworm prevention. And even if your dog is on year-round prevention, a yearly heartworm test is still important because medications can fail. You don't want to continue giving heartworm preventatives if your pet has become positive for the disease. Many heartworm preventatives are available. We carry Heartguard Plus beef chewables for dogs. They not only prevent heartworm disease--they also deworm dogs for roundworms and hookworms. For herding breeds who may be sensitive to the ivermectin in Heartguard, we carry Interceptor chewable tablets which contain milbemycin. Interceptor also protects dogs against roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. Pharmaceutical companies stand behind these products when given correctly for the prevention of heartworm disease. If your dog ever becomes heartworm positive and has been on year-round prevention from a veterinarian with a yearly heartworm test, the company will pay for treatment to cure your dog of the disease. For more information on heartworm: http://www.heartwormsociety.org/heart.htm |
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Marin Marin is a liver support supplement for cats or dogs with liver disease. "Marin" is short for silymarin, the scientific name for milk thistle. Milk thistle has been shown to reduce liver damage and decrease high liver blood values. This product also contains vitamin E and Zinc, which also prevent or decrease liver damage. |
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Nutrived Nutrived is an amino acid/omega fatty acid supplement. It also contains vitamins A, D3 and E, zinc, choline and inositol. Nutrived promotes a healthy coat and skin. Dramatic results can be seen in two months. Inositol is an interesting ingredient in this product. It has been shown to have promising anti-cancer properties in human studies. For more information on inositol: http://www.second-hand-news.com/inositol.html If your pet is eating a premium pet food, there is no reason to use multi-vitamin supplements. The vitamin content of this product is minimal but supports overall health. The levels are low so as not to cause a toxicity. Testimonial from Sherry A., Fort Collins: "When we first got Shamus, he was a rescue with a dirty, wiry coat. We started Nutrived and 1 1/2 to 2 months later, his coat was silkier and smoother. There was much less dandruff. We stopped Nutrived for a while because we ran out. We then noticed more wiry hair again. So he's back on it again!" |
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Pain Meds Animals can experience pain in many situations including trauma, post-surgery and arthritis. Luckily we have quite a few options nowadays for pain control in pets. Opioids are a class of painkillers that include drugs like morphine and buprenorphine. They are strong narcotics and generally result in sedation. They may cause constipation, nausea or vomiting but in general, they are very good for controlling pain associated with surgeries or traumas. Anti-inflammatories (like Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Zubrin, Metacam and Previcox) decrease inflammation and thereby control pain in pets. They are great for control of inflammation after surgeries or traumas. Long-term, they control pain associated with arthritis. They do not cause sedation but like any other drug, your pet may experience an adverse reaction while taking them. Close monitoring is important for any pet on anti-inflammatories. Bloodwork is done to look at liver and kidney function. If everything looks good, the drug of choice is started. Bloodwork is then repeated in one month. If liver or kidney values have risen, the drug is stopped and another one can be tried in a week. This is similar to people who cannot tolerate Advil but are ok taking aspirin or Tylenol. If vomiting or anorexia ever occurs, anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped. Tramadol is a new opioid-like drug that can be combined with anti-inflammatories or other opioids. It acts on the brain, basically telling it not to feel pain. It usually does not cause vomiting or constipation like true opioids but may result in decreased appetite and depression. In any case, it is a wonderful drug for a second-line of treatment for severe arthritis cases. Animals (especially cats) are very good at hiding pain. If you'd like more information on signs of pain in pets, visit: http://ijustasked.com/facts.html |
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Prescription Pet Foods We offer a variety of diets designed to support all stages of your pet's life. Prescription diets are available for allergies, kidney failure, liver failure, heart failure, urinary tract problems, arthritis/joint problems, weight loss, and diabetes. By offering all four major brands, we optimize the chances that your pet will find a food that tastes good--one that he's willing to eat! And all diets come with a guarantee from the pet food companies. If for any reason you or your pet are not satisfied, you can return the open bag/cans and receive your money back! |
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