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(NAPSI)-Keeping Fido or Kitty healthy just got easier with a free Web service that reminds pet owners when it’s time to give prescribed medicine-an important issue year-round but especially in summer months, as animals’ risk of getting infected from fleas and ticks increases as the temperature rises. The Problem Medications for parasites-such as heartworms, fleas and ticks-are used more than any other type. Most parasite medications are conveniently given just once per month, but that may increase the likelihood a dose will be overlooked. Even the most well-meaning pet owners can forget. “I’ve heard hundreds of legitimate reasons about why people forgot to give their pets their medications on time; people are so busy that they may not even remember to take their own medicine,” said Jan Strother, DVM. What’s more, once infected by a mosquito, one pet can easily become a carrier of deadly heartworm disease for an entire neighborhood, and a dog or cat may have the disease but show no symptoms. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease is well advanced. “Today, there are medications to protect against diseases transmitted by fleas, ticks or mosquitoes, such as heartworm disease, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis; parasitic infections, such as ear mites and intestinal parasites; and medical conditions, such as Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease,” said Dr. Strother. “We are fortunate to have such great medicines/treatments, and to have an online technology that helps relieve pet owners of the burden of remembering-and the guilt of forgetting to give their pets medication as directed by veterinarians.” A Solution For many, the answer is access to a free online reminder system. Pet owners who register with the system get customized e-mail reminders. The Site Pet owners can register for the free reminder service at www.RemindMyPet.com. The site sends e-mail messages when it’s time to give a specific medicine to a specific pet and when it’s time for medication refills. Many veterinarians have a link to the site from their clinic Web sites. “Veterinarians examine and diagnose, then administer medical care and treatment, but once the pet goes home, it’s truly up to pet owners to give medications to their pets as directed,” said Dr. Strother. Learn More To register or for more information, visit RemindMyPet.com. Pets can’t remind you when it is time for their medicine, but there is a free e-mail service that can. |
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