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Leptospirosis (Canine)
Johnathan, It is almost impossible to identify what type of parasite your puppy, without a fecal test performed by the veterinarian. Roundworms are long, skinny, and round-they look much like strands of spaghetti. Tapeworms can be seen by the naked eye, they usually look like dried pieces of rice...
Conjunctivitis
...with a complete history and a physical exam. Your veterinarian will be most likely do the following: Eye examwith opthalmoscope- Your veterinarian will likely perform a complete eye exam using an opthalmoscope with a light and high magnification to examine your pet’s ...
Heartgard
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Heartgard® is used for the treatment and prevention of heartworms, and is also effective against roundworms and hookworms. It is also an effective treatment against some other parasites, including ear mites. It is a beef-flavored chew or tablet that is given once ...
Interceptor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Milbemycin is used to prevent heartworm and other parasitic infestations on your pet. It is found in two drugs, Sentinel® (Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron) and Interceptor® (Milbemycin Oxime only).Interceptor® is to be given every 30 days, prefera...
Alopecia (Hair loss)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Alopecia is the loss of hair. Alopecia is not a disease; it is a sign or symptom of a number of diseases or disorders. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Alopecia can be caused by many conditions including hormonal problems, nutritional diseases, ...
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
...with a complete history and a physical exam. Your veterinarian will be most likely do the following: Eye exam with opthalmoscope- Your veterinarian will likely perform a complete eye exam using an opthalmoscope with a light and high magnification to examine your pet’...
Triamcinolone Acetonide
...lems, including asthma and arthritis. It can also help your pet’s body cope with drastic changes, such as injury or surgery. STORAGE INFORMATION: Store tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. The injection should be protected from light. MISSED DOSE? Give...
Sentinel
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Milbemycin is used to prevent heartworm and other parasitic infestations on your pet. It is found in two drugs, Sentinel® (Milbemycin Oxime and Lufenuron) and Interceptor (Milbemycin Oxime only). Sentinel® is to be given every 30 days, preferably on t...
Praziquantel
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Praziquantel is prescribed by a veterinarian to treat tapeworms in pets. Tapeworms are spread by ingesting a flea or louse that has in turn ingested a tapeworm egg. A flea preventative may also be prescribed in conjunction with administration of Praziquantel to prevent...
Chocolate Poisoning
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Chocolate, as sweet as it is, is also very toxic to dogs. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Chocolate contains the alkaloid theobromine and this is what will cause the toxicity in dogs making them very sick. Theobromine is poisonous when cons...
Hair Balls
...e physical exam and medical history given to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will most likely to the following if there is suspicion of an obstruction: Radiographs: Your veterinarian may take a series of pictures to determine whether or not a large hair ball in the stomac...
Program
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lufenuron is used to control flea infestations on pets. It inhibits the growth of flea larva and prevents them from becoming an adult insect. Lufenuron is not effective against adult fleas, but prevents growth of the infestation on your pet. These adult fleas will stil...
Pleural Effusion
...ith a complete history and a physical exam. Your veterinarian will be most likely do the following: Physical Examination - Your veterinarian may be able to diagnose by evaluating your pet’s symptoms and listening to it’s chest with a stethoscope...
Vomiting
...nting the cause of your pet’s vomiting will help your veterinarian treat them appropriately. Dogs tend to vomit more readily than most other domesticated animals because the vomiting center in their brain is very well developed. Vomiting is often confused with regurgitation, which is t...
Diaphragmatic Hernia
...with a complete history and a physical exam. Your veterinarian will be most likely do the following: Radiographs- This may show a change in the shape of the diaphragm or a displacement of organs. Special dyes may be used to see more clearly. Ultra...
Temaril P
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Trimeprazine acts as an anti-itch and cough suppressant, while prednisolone acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Temaril-P® may be used to treat to animals with acute or chronic bacterial infections that are already being treated with antibiotics or chemo...
Allergies
...with a complete history and a physical exam. Your veterinarian will most likely do the following: Skin allergy panel - Your veterinarian may wish to perform this test if your pet has persistent skin allergies. This test usually requires that your pet be sedated. A patch of ...
Abrasions
...an> Your veterinarian will be able to diagnose most wounds by sight on a physical exam. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT The first two objectives in wound treatment are: Sto...
Bartonellosis
...as, and the availability of diagnostic tools your veterinarian has. Your veterinarian will be most likely to perform one of the following tests: Western Blot - This is a very specific test that will test your cat for antibodies against the Bartonella bacteria. It...
Puncture and Bite Wounds
...an>It is especially important to get you pet to a veterinarian as soon as you discover a puncture wound. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Small holes will appear at wound site as well as bruising. Bleeding from areas of punc...