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Hawthorn, derived from various species of crataegus, including C. laevigata, C. oxyacantha and C. monogyna, is one of the oldest known and best researched plants in western herbal medicine. It…
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These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer in your pet. For general information on cancer in pets ask for our handout "What is…
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Herbs are plants that contain ingredients with active therapeutic properties. These active ingredients may be present in the whole plant or only a part. Other parts of the same plant, or other…
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Much of the research into nutrition has focused on minimum requirements of nutrients to avoid deficiency problems. Orthomolecular therapy (from 'ortho' meaning 'right') focuses on providing…
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The first inclination of some people when feeding a home-prepared diet to their pet is to simply feed leftovers. However, the nutritional needs of dogs, cats and humans differ, so this…
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Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication to prevent itching in dogs and…
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Hypromellose is a tear substitute used to moisten and lubricate eyes. It is used when your pet has keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). Hypromellose drops are not available as a…
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Imidapril may be used to treat high blood pressure and as a vasodilator in the treatment of heart failure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder. If this continues, the heart and…
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Immune stimulants, or immunostimulants, are herbs or neutraceuticals (nutritional supplements) that have a beneficial effect on the body’s ability to fight infection, disease and injury.…
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Insulin is a hormone that helps the body turn the food your pet eats into energy. Insulin works by allowing the sugar to pass from the blood into the body's cells to make fat, sugar and protein.
