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Unfortunately our pets do not live as long as we do. In fact, compared with us they live relatively short lives and although we realise this, nevertheless when the time comes to say goodbye,…
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Betamethasone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions involving the joints, skin conditions, eye conditions, and ear problems. There may be other conditions for which your…
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Bethanechol chloride is used to stimulate muscular contractions in your pet’s bladder. It is used in pets unable to urinate. Bethanechol chloride is not available as a veterinary…
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Bilberry is a herb whose fruit has been used in human herbal medicine for centuries for the treatment of diarrhoea and eye problems. Eye conditions relating to impaired blood flow including…
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Tea is second only to water as the most consumed beverage in the world. Both black and green tea are made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. The highest quality teas are derived from young…
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Various treatments are available for treatment of different types of stones (calculi, uroliths) affecting the urinary system. These medicines dissolve the stones or inhibit their formation.…
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Blood coagulation refers to a complex procedure which results in a blood clot. Clotting occurs after any injury involving blood vessels or tissues in order to stop blood loss.
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Most of the red and white blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. If a recent blood test indicates a problem with any of the blood cells a bone marrow sample, sent to an appropriate laboratory, may indicate the reason.
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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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Bromhexine is a mucolytic. It reduces the thickness of the mucus in the trachea and bronchi, so that excessive fluid is more easily cleared from the respiratory tract. Bromhexine is used in…
