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Firocoxib is a synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Firocoxib blocks the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme, which is involved in the production of…
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Fish oils are derived from coldwater fish, mainly menhaden, salmon and trout. Cod stocks are reducing, so the age-old "cod liver oil" should be avoided where possible..These oils are…
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Fits, seizures, convulsions or 'funny turns' (so-called absences) can be due to many causes.
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Also called linseed oil, flax seed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant and has been proposed as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to fish oil supplements. It is a more…
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Flower essence therapy or flower therapy was developed by a human doctor, Edward Bach, during the 1930s. During his years in practice Dr. Bach developed the belief that people could be grouped…
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Flubendazole is used to control roundworms and some types of tapeworms. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet. Flubendazole interrupts parasite energy…
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Fludrocortisone is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid with mineralocorticoid activity. In Addison's disease your pet's adrenal gland is unable to produce mineralocorticoids. Mineralocorticoids…
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Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe flunixin to reduce pain in arthritis or following surgical…
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Furosemide (also called Frusemide) is used to help reduce the amount of water in the pet’s body by increasing the flow of urine. Furosemide is also used to treat high blood pressure by…
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Ginger is a well-known tropical herb whose root is used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine. The fresh root may be used, or it may be prepared as a tincture,…