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The underlying philosophy of all alternative and complementary medical therapies is the ‘holistic’ approach, in which the patient is treated as a ‘whole’ being, rather…
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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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Corticosteroids are used to treat allergic conditions of the skin and respiratory system, inflammatory conditions of the bowel (colitis), and may be included in some cancer therapy protocols.…
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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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Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat cancer in animals. These drugs can cause cancer in humans and should be handled with caution. Cyclophosphamide may be prescribed with…
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Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication for allergic respiratory…
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These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer or other conditions which may be confused with cancer in your pet. For general information on…
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Cytology is the microscopic examination of cells collected from the body. The appearance of these cells including their numbers, size, shape, colour and internal characteristics can often lead to the diagnosis of a problem.
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(This should be read in conjunction with the handout on Diabetes mellitus.) Sugar diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a not uncommon disease of overweight, middle aged pets.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in our pets and can be due to many causes. It is only as a result of careful history taking combined with a thorough clinical examination, including laboratory examination of samples, that the cause can sometimes be pinpointed.
