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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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The thyroid gland is found just below the larynx and consists of two lobes lying either side of the trachea (windpipe). This paired gland is responsible for the production of the thyroid hormones, the major one of which is thyroxine T4, and tri-iodothyronine (T3) which is produced in smaller quantities.
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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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Timolol is a beta-adrenoceptor blocking drug (beta-blocker), which reduces the production of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor). It is used in the treatment of glaucoma. In this condition there…
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Trypsin is an enzyme that is involved in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine. It is secreted by the pancreas as trypsinogen which is a non-activated enzyme (pro-enzyme).
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Tolfenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe tolfenamic acid to reduce pain in arthritis or to reduce…
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Preparations for eyes are available in the form of drops and ointments. They are used to treat a variety of disorders such as infection, inflammation (red eye), glaucoma, and…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine developed to prevent and treat disease. Its roots are in writings and practices which were developed over millennia. TCM…
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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 cancer'.
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Urine analysis involves a collection of relatively simple tests that can be undertaken at the practice. The tests assess the physical and chemical composition of the urine. Abnormal results usually indicate that there is a disorder affecting either the kidneys and/or other parts of the urinary system.
