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Diltiazem is used to treat enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) in cats. Diltiazem decreases the heart’s need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the…
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Itraconazole is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat fungal infection (ringworm) of the skin, hair and nails in cats. Your veterinary surgeon may need to clip your pet's fur to reduce…
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Lufenuron is prescribed for the control of fleas. It can also help in control of allergic skin disorders caused by fleas (flea allergy dermatitis). Lufenuron is classified as an insect growth…
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Medicine may come in the following formulations: Tablets Capsules - powder contained within a dissolvable container Powder Syrups Injections (insulin only) Enemas/suppositories Your vet will…
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Methoprene is classified as an insect growth regulator. It does not kill adult fleas. Your veterinary surgeon has prescribed this medication for the control of the fleas. If your cat already…
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Interferons help the body to mount a defence against infections such as viruses. Omega Interferon is used in conjunction with fluid therapy and other supportive therapy for the treatment of…
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Thiamazole (also called methimazole) is an antithyroid drug that acts by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. It is used in cats that have an overactive thyroid gland (feline…
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Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication for allergic respiratory disease such as feline asthma. It must be used with other medication such as corticosteroids and bronchodilators.…
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Ectoparasiticides are used to treat or prevent ectoparasitic infestations such as fleas, ticks, mange mites, ear mites, lice, and sandflies. It is important that these parasites are kept under control, for example some animals may be allergic to flea saliva so that a flea bite will cause the animal to become very itchy and irritable (flea allergy dermatitis).
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Endoparasiticides are also called anthelmintics or wormers. These medicines are used for treatment and/or prevention of roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes), and heartworm disease.