Medical wishlist

There are certain medical items which can always come in handy around here.  Some are prescription, some are OTC, but I’m listing them here as a way of keeping an eye on things I either need now, or may need in the future.  I’ll call it my “Medical wishlist”, but it’s really sort of a virtual shopping list.  I’ll forget things if I don’t write them down.

  • EMLA cream—good for numbing skin of pets needing fluid therapy.  Most animals tolerate this without a peep or any indication of discomfort, but others seem to benefit from use of EMLA, or something like a GIF-tube.
  • L-lysine powder is a requirement with so many cats from so many backgrounds.  The slightest bit of stress can lead to virus shedding, and a daily dose of L-lysine keeps it in check.  This is good stuff!
  • Ear cleaning solution, in this case, I like Epi-Otic.  Some four-legged resident of this household invariably has dirty ears at any given time.
  • ...to be continued
Posted by on 06/12 at 04:38 AM

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