Ideally, at least several months of metronidazole therapy is given once it is started. In some cats with severe disease long term consecutive use or one to two month cycles of treatment may be required. Side effects to metronidazole at this low dose are uncommon in cats.Click to see full answer. Also question is, how long does it take for metronidazole to work in cats?This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours, and while effects may not be visibly noticed immediately, but gradual improvements are usually noticable after a few days. Read More...
To add to bathroom-related issues, now South Florida iguanas are relieving themselves in neighborhood pools, contaminating them with their feces. But, while that’s definitely gross, one animal expert told the Sun-Sentinel it shouldn’t hurt the family pet, as it’s a myth that iguana feces is poisonous to them.Click to see full answer. Just so, are iguanas harmful to humans?Iguanas are not dangerous or aggressive to humans but they can dig lengthy tunnels, damaging pavements and building foundations. Read More...
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An earlier version of this column gave an incorrect annual cost estimate for the use of obesity medications. Their use is upward of $12,000 a year per person. This version has been corrected.
This week Post Opinions columnists are writing about the biggest questions on their beats for 2024 and beyond.
On the surface, the argument seems simple: More than 4 in 10 Americans have obesity, a chronic medical condition that is second only to smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Read More...