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Allergic Dermatitis
a new vet but my dog on Chlorpro. I have never used it before & can not find info online. Is this safe for my dog?...
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
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The conjunctiva is the tissue that is present around the eyeball; it serves as a lining around same and the eyelid and third eyelid. When this tissue becomes swollen and/or inflamed this is referred to as conjunctivitis. SOURCE & CAUSE(S)
Heartgard
.... If your pet tests positive for heartworms, your veterinarian will likely use another drug, Immiticide®, to treat the adults. STORAGE INFORMATION: Store at room temperature and protect from light. Keep sealed in foil package until use. MISSED DOSE? Give the dose as soon a...
Interceptor
...treat and prevent fleas and other parasites. Your veterinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Interceptor® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Interceptor®’s active ingredient is Milbemycin and is ef...
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)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Progressive retinal atrophy or PRA is a hereditary blinding disorder involving the retinal tissue. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) The cause of PRA is an inherited recessive trait that causes a degeneration of and loss of retinal tissue. SIGNS &...
Triamcinolone Acetonide
... 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 the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed ...
Sentinel
...treat and prevent fleas and other parasites. Your veterinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Sentinel® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Sentinel® contains Milbemycin Oxime, which is effective against i...
Praziquantel
...ESCRIPTION: 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 any future t...
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
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Hair balls are an accumulation of hair that forms a ball in your cats stomach or small intestine. If this ball of hair gets large and dense enough so that is can not pass through the digestion system, your cat will vomit it out. Although most hair balls are harmless,...
Program
...monthly. It also comes in an injectable form your veterinarian can give your cat every 6 months. One preventative called Sentinel® mixes Lufenuron with Milbemycin, which is used to prevent heartworm and other parasitic infestations on your pet.Lufeneron tablets are to be given e...
Pleural Effusion
DESCRIPTION Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the space surrounding your pet’s lungs. The fluid can be blood, serum, pus, lymphatic fluid, or anything else that can cause crowding in the chest cavity. It restricts the lungs and prevents them from fully filling ...
Vomiting
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Vomiting is not a disease, but a symptom of a variety of potential problems. It is the most common nonspecific symptom pets experience. It may be associated with a chronic disease, intake of unwanted substances, overeating, over excitement, or any number of things. P...
Diaphragmatic Hernia
GENERAL DESCRIPTION A diaphragmatic hernia is a tear or rupture in the sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. The diaphragm separates the abdomen from the lungs and chest cavity, and once ruptured, allows abdominal organs to pass through to the chest cavity. These intruding organs can pu...
Temaril P
...flammatory and immune responses. STORAGE INFORMATION: Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature. MISSED DOSE? Give the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give you...
Allergies
GENERAL DESCRIPTION An allergy is simply a reaction the body has to a protein called an allergen. Most allergens that affect pets are from pollen, other animal dander, plants and insects. When the body is exposed to one of the many allergens, the immune system reacts or in most c...
Abrasions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Abrasions occur when the very superficial layers of the skin are scraped causing a minor area of inflammation, surface bleeding and bruising. While most abrasions are considered mild and only involve the top few layers of skin, abrasions can be severe an...
Bartonellosis
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Bartonellosis is a common disease that is almost always found in cats, but can be found in other pets. It does not usually cause illness in pets, but is easily spread to humans with many cases occurring between the months of September through January. Human infection...