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  • 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…

  • Albumin is an important protein found in the bloodstream. It is not normally present in the urine of healthy dogs and cats. Microalbuminuria indicates the presence of minute quantities of albumin in the urine.

  • Herbal remedies made from the echinacea plant are very popular and used to support the immune system.It is advisable to use a blend of echinacea, containing E. purpurea herb and E.…

  • Emodepside is used to control roundworms. It is available as a combination spot-on product for endoparasites. It is important that your pet is treated for worms regularly. Your veterinary…

  • Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication may be used to treat high blood pressure and as a vasodilator in the treatment of heart failure. High blood…

  • 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…

  • The herb ephedra, known in Chinese medicine as Ma Huang, comes from the plant species Ephedra sinica and Ephedra equisetina. The active ingredients in herbal ephedra are bronchodilating…

  • Many forms of epilepsy in our pets can be successfully controlled using anticonvulsant drugs. These are often needed for long periods, sometimes for life, and can have side effects.

  • Products available include: Coatex, Omegaderm, Superdog Omega 3:6:9, Efavet, Yumega, Viacutan etc. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are "essential" because the body cannot make them, so…