[CorkyMax]

Am giving here a very good site that has the title stated above! Just came across this while looking up info for another member. I gave the address there too but this article should be under this forum name--Dog Health and Nutrition so here it is again: Dog Medicine Side Effects
This is very informative esp. good near end of article!

[Mr. Vega]

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Am giving here a very good site that has the title stated above! Just came across this while looking up info for another member. I gave the address there too but this article should be under this forum name--Dog Health and Nutrition so here it is again: Dog Medicine Side Effects
This is very informative esp. good near end of article!

While this website is somewhat informative, and does contain some factual information, it is still designed to promote other products. Personally, I'm always weary of articles that discredit one product so that they can promote another. I am surprised this thing has been allowed to exist for so long given some of the "facts" in it. While the adverse effects are correct, she states that they will happen (as a certainty) rather than just listing what is possible.

This woman, flowergardener (whom I researched and found to be a random pet owner) states that she uses the squidoo website to sell products. So, again, I'd prefer to rely on veterinary formulary books that are written without bias.

[Lara's mom]

Agreed. Information found on the web needs to be taken "with a grain of salt."

[cherylmartin]

Mr. Vega,

I am leaning toward agreeing with you, but not all of us are privy to the "Plumb's Veterianary Drug Handbook" I believe it is called. We have to rely on our vet, Client Information Sheets, research and our own gut feeling when it comes to dispening prescription drugs to our pets. When we do not receive a CIS, we turn to the internet when something strange begins to happen, for now we no longer trust our vet.

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vega

While this website is somewhat informative, and does contain some factual information, it is still designed to promote other products. Personally, I'm always weary of articles that discredit one product so that they can promote another. I am surprised this thing has been allowed to exist for so long given some of the "facts" in it. While the adverse effects are correct, she states that they will happen (as a certainty) rather than just listing what is possible.

This woman, flowergardener (whom I researched and found to be a random pet owner) states that she uses the squidoo website to sell products. So, again, I'd prefer to rely on veterinary formulary books that are written without bias.

Mr. Vega, you know I think highly of you --But from the beginning we both knew we were bound to disagree on some issues! (Lol, as we already have!) I have to first say here that what Cheryl and Lara's Mom have said here I totally agree with. As far as the site and this person saying it will happen opposed to may happen does not really bother me because to me it is a definite warning one way or the other and at least the side effects are there to see! AND even If it MAY happen is enough for me to not want to take the chance and have it happen! I as a rule pay little attention to the ads although in this particular site--the fact that they are natural is a plus--Whether they work or not I don't know and yes I know that some herbs, etc. can be dangerous too esp. (like most things) if given too much!! As far as the vet books you mention as being without bias---Are you sure? You know how much the greedy pharmecuetical will do to sell their poisons---Are you sure there is no influence from them! And you can't tell me that a lot of vets are even abiding by what they should be! As I stated before earlier to you I think you are going to be one of the good vets. You are certainly finding out how the dog owner feels about what is going on in this profession today just by being in this forum! I think you will be the kind of vet who listens to the dog owner and that you are truly concerned for your patients welfare--compared to most of the uncaring vets out there!!

Hey, I still value your opinions!!! And the way you give good advice to a lot of the members who are having big time problems!

[Mr. Vega]

Oh, I knew we'd disagree on some stuff. How boring would it be if everyone always agreed on everything? Debate stimulates thinking and research and I love it. I know I was splitting hairs with some of the criticism on that article. I think every pet owner should find out possible side effects of drugs. I mean, it is YOUR pet. The vet should know the possible effects and contraindications for his drug therapies, but, I will always feel like both parties have an obligation to be aware of what is being given.

The reason I didn't like the way it was worded was this: some side effects that accompany drug labels won't happen unless certain (other) conditions are also present. Splitting hairs, I know. I'm all about details...

The vet books - Yes, I know they aren't biased. Why? They don't promote anything. They give a detailed account of the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, etc... The format is the same for all drugs (does matter who makes it). It's a pretty boring read b/c all of the information comes from the drug labels, which, is governed by the FDA. Interestingly, many drug companies do not like the writers of those drug formulary books b/c they won't publish some of the extra-label usage for drugs that vets use.

I appreciate the kind words and support. If I knew the only problems I would have with clients is that we might disagree on some herbal/holistic methods every now and then, but they were very good pet owners that truly care about their animals (like yourselves), I'd be pretty freakin happy. Unfortunately for us all, that's not the case.