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Phenobarbital is used to help control seizures (fits) in dogs and cats. It may be used alone or with other medication. Phenobarbital may also be used to modify behaviour. The effect of the…
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Phenylbutazone is a synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Phenylbutazone blocks the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme, which is involved in the production…
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Phytomenadione is used to treat animals that have been poisoned with warfarin or coumarin anticoagulants (e.g. certain rodenticides). These poisons may cause bleeding problems in the animal.…
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If the heart does not work properly, the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys may become damaged. Pimobendan dilates blood vessels and also increases heart muscle contractions. It is…
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Piperazine is used to control roundworms. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet. Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinary surgeon. READ…
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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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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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Potassium bromide is used to control seizures (fits). Your veterinary surgeon will prescribe this medication at the same time as another treatment to control fits. Give this medication to your…
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Praziquantel is used to treat tapeworm infestation in dogs and cats. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet. Fleas and lice may carry tapeworm eggs and it is…
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Modern anaesthetics, equipment and techniques have vastly reduced the risk associated with general anaesthesia and surgery with healthy animals. However, it is not usually the healthy pet that has to have an anaesthetic for surgery or other procedures.
