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Your veterinarian may prescribe rectal medication if your pet is unable to swallow oral medications or if a specific required medication cannot be effectively absorbed with oral delivery. This handout outlines how to administer rectal medication effectively.
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Learn how to safely and effectively bathe your cat using medicated shampoo prescribed by your veterinarian. This article explains why medicated shampoos are used and provides step-by-step instructions for applying and rinsing the shampoo properly.
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The iliopsoas is an important core muscle. Injury can occur due to trauma, but it is usually caused by chronic stress. Signs that your dog has a painful iliopsoas can include reduced performance (if a sporting dog), very subtle weight-shifting away from the affected side when standing, or an obvious limp. The initial treatment for acute iliopsoas injuries is activity restriction and pain control for 10-14 days. Rehabilitation therapy can also help.
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Infertility in a female dog is defined as the inability to conceive and deliver viable puppies, even when mated multiple times with a known fertile male surrounding the time of ovulation. This handout outlines the varying causes of infertility in female dogs and how they may be diagnosed and treated.
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the joints. This handout explains and outlines the use of disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) in treating dogs with OA. DMOADs slow or change how OA progresses. This handout explains the common DMOADs and how they are used in OA treatment.
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This handout discusses the anatomy of the dog’s ear canal and how to safely clean your dog’s ears to prevent ear infections.
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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system. This cancer may be localized to one particular region, or may spread throughout the entire body. Lymphoma is a relatively common cancer, accounting for 15-20% of new cancer diagnoses in dogs. The prognosis for lymphoma varies, depending on various characteristics that can only be determined by specialized testing.
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Silymarin is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement that is used off-label and is given by mouth to treat liver and cancer conditions. Give as directed. Side effects are uncommon but may include vomiting or diarrhea. Do not use it in pets that are allergic to it. If a negative reaction occurs, please call the veterinary office.
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Pain research suggests that multi-modal therapy is the best choice for managing the chronic pain of OA. In this approach, multiple approaches are used together to manage OA pain, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), joint supplements, nutraceuticals, nutrition, adjunctive medicines, physical medicine, and changes to the home environment.
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Supportive braces can help dogs with many orthopedic conditions, including skeletal deformities, carpal hyperextension, and cruciate ligament disease. It is important to have any brace properly fitted to avoid complications. Braces are not considered equivalent to surgery for cruciate ligament disease.