Pet Health Articles
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Benign fibrous skin tumors (commonly called fibromas) are mostly slow-growing and benign (non-cancerous). These tumors typically develop in areas of increased pressure or repeated trauma. They appear as plaques, nodules, or small masses on or beneath the skin.
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A mammary tumor is an abnormal growth in the mammary gland that develops due to abnormal reproduction of cells in the breast tissue. Mammary tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). This handout outlines diagnosis, treatment, management, and prognosis of benign tumors.
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Benzoic acid + malic acid + salicylic acid (brand name Derma-Clens®) is an acidic cleansing agent used on burns, wounds, and other skin conditions in cats and dogs. Benzoic acid + malic acid + salicylic acid comes in a topical cream.
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Benzonatate is an antitussive (cough suppressant) medication used to treat coughing in dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Benzonatate comes in capsules that must be given whole. Use with caution as there is a high potential for toxicity and overdose.
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Benzoyl peroxide topical products (2%, 5%) are used in cats and dogs to treat bacterial infections of the skin. They are available as over-the-counter veterinary products in the form of shampoos, gels, and cream rinses.
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Bergamascos are easygoing, balanced, and observant, and tend to bond strongly with their owners. They are patient and tolerant with children, making them excellent family guardians and companions.
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Bernese Mountain Dogs are large working dogs known for a gentle temperament, strong build, and close bond with their families. This breed was originally developed in Switzerland for farm work and cart pulling. Bernese Mountain Dogs are affectionate, loyal, and typically excellent with families, including children.
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Besifloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Besifloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Betamethasone + gentamicin topical (brand names GenOne Otic, Betagen, Vet Beta-gen, Gentacalm), is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat superficial skin infections and ear infections. It is labeled for use in cats and dogs to treat infections of the anal glands, ears, and skin.
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Betaxolol ophthalmic is a topical eye medication used to treat glaucoma, and is used off label to treat many species, including dogs, cats, and horses. It can also be used in the healthy eye of animals with only one eye affected by glaucoma to prevent glaucoma from occurring in the healthy eye.