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Vincristine is a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat cancer in animals. These drugs can cause cancer in humans and should be handled with caution. Vincristine may be prescribed with other…
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An epidemic of obesity in both humans and companion animals has spawned a large trade in weight loss supplements. A number of supplements have been proposed to assist with weight loss in…
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Cancer is a disorder of cell growth (uncontrolled cell division) that results in an abnormal mass of tissue without a purpose. The growth exceeds that of normal tissue, is un-coordinated and…
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Whole tissue supplements and glandular therapies involve feeding glands, organs or tissues from healthy animals to patients. Supplements are given either as fresh tissue or as tissue extracts…
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Ultrasound consists of very high-pitched sound waves. Humans hear up to 20 thousand hertz (vibrations/second), whereas the ultrasound frequencies that we use in cats are usually around 7-10…
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Anaemia describes a reduction in the amount of red blood cells in the circulation and is a relatively common problem in cats. Red blood cells are important for carrying oxygen from the lungs…
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Unfortunately anthrax is being used as a method of bio-terrorism and cats can be infected, as can most mammals. Birds are normally resistant to the disease. Different animals have different…
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A haematoma is a large blood blister which results from rupture of a small blood vessel with resulting haemorrhage between the skin and cartilage usually on the inner aspect of the ear.…
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Losing weight is often a difficult process and animals, like people, often take weeks or months to shed those unwanted pounds. Feeding a prescription slimming diet is certainly a good start in…
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Yes. All cats have a large number of bacteria, such as Pasteurella multocida, in their mouths which can be transmitted to the bite wound. An infected bite wound can become red, swollen and…