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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.
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Prednisolone is a corticosteroid. This type of medication is used to relieve inflamed areas, decrease swelling, redness, itching, allergic reactions and for supportive care during periods of…
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Primidone is used to help control seizures (fits) in dogs and cats. It may be used alone or with other medication. Give this medication to your pet as directed by your veterinary surgeon. READ…
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Proligestone is used to postpone and suppress oestrus in dogs and cats and reduce the symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs. If your pet is not intended for breeding, think about having her…
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Promethazine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication for allergic respiratory disease…
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Propantheline is an antimuscarinic drug, which reduces smooth muscle spasm. It is used to treat urinary incontinence due to unstable muscle contraction and it is also used for disorders of the…
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Propranolol is used to correct irregular heartbeat. Propranolol decreases the heart’s need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the heart must do. This…
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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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Pyriproxifen is classified as an insect growth inhibitor, which prevents the growth of adult fleas. Your veterinary surgeon has prescribed this medication for the control of the fleas. If…
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Ramipril 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…
