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Faeces and urine analyses are relatively simple but important tests that are often carried out in-house (not sent away to specialist laboratories).
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Fipronil is an antiparasitic agent prescribed by your veterinary surgeon for control of fleas, ticks, and lice on dogs and cats. Your veterinary surgeon may also prescribe it for other…
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Firocoxib is a synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Firocoxib blocks the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme, which is involved in the production of…
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Fish oils are derived from coldwater fish, mainly menhaden, salmon and trout. Cod stocks are reducing, so the age-old "cod liver oil" should be avoided where possible..These oils are…
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Fits, seizures, convulsions or 'funny turns' (so-called absences) can be due to many causes.
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Also called linseed oil, flax seed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant and has been proposed as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to fish oil supplements. It is a more…
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Flower essence therapy or flower therapy was developed by a human doctor, Edward Bach, during the 1930s. During his years in practice Dr. Bach developed the belief that people could be grouped…
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Flubendazole is used to control roundworms and some types of tapeworms. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet. Flubendazole interrupts parasite energy…
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Fludrocortisone is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid with mineralocorticoid activity. In Addison's disease your pet's adrenal gland is unable to produce mineralocorticoids. Mineralocorticoids…
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Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe flunixin to reduce pain in arthritis or following surgical…
