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  • Ursodeoxycholic acid is used in the treatment of chronic liver problems because it protects liver cells.Ursodeoxycholic acid is not available as a veterinary preparation. Your veterinary…

  • When we speak of training our pets, what we usually mean is that we want them to learn a specific task or behaviour. The best way to train pets is through the proper application of learning…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Vedaprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe vedaprofen to reduce pain in arthritis. Vedaprofen blocks the…

  • Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and enlarged heart (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), and to decrease the heart rate. Verapamil decreases the heart’s need for blood and oxygen…

  • The term acupuncture is from the Latin, "acus" meaning ‘needle’ and "punctura" meaning ‘to perforate’. Acupuncture, in its simplest sense, is the…

  • The term chiropractic comes from the Greek words 'cheir' which means 'hand' and 'praxis' which means 'practice' or 'done by', and refers to the practice of manipulating the spine to treat…

  • Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and was subsequently spread in Europe and to the rest of the world.The underlying basis of…