Pet Health Articles
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Cyclosporine (Atopica®) is given by mouth and is used to treat immune-mediated diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (skin allergies), in cats and dogs, and other immune-mediated conditions.
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Cyproheptadine is given by mouth and is used off label in cats, dogs, and horses to treat allergic skin conditions, certain toxicities, and to stimulate appetite. Give as directed by your veterinarian. Common side effects include sleepiness, increased appetite, and dry mouth.
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In cats, diseases of the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra) are often grouped under the term feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Typical signs in cats with FLUTD are those of inflammation and irritation of the lower urinary tract. There are many potential causes of FLUTD, and diagnosis is based on assessing clinical signs and laboratory testing. There is no universal treatment for FLUTD. Each case has to be investigated to determine the underlying cause, and then the treatment has to be tailored to the individual cat.
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True cysts are abnormal pockets in tissue that are filled with either liquid or solidified material. There are several types of true cysts, including follicular cysts, apocrine cysts, sebaceous cysts, dermoid cysts, and false cysts. The most common treatment is surgical removal.
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Cytarabine is a chemotherapy medication commonly used off label to treat blood cancers and brain inflammation. It is an injectable solution usually given in the vein by a veterinary professional. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset and low blood cell counts. This medication should not be used or used with caution in pets with liver or kidney disease, those that have an allergy to this medication, and pregnant/lactating pets. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Cytauxzoonosis is an often-fatal disease caused by a tick-borne protozoan parasite, typically found in bobcats. The infection is spread to other cats through a tick bite, but the only species shown to transmit the infection are the Lone Star tick and the American dog tick.This disease is not transmissible to dogs or humans.
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Collecting tissue samples for cytology or histopathology allows a pathologist to often give a diagnosis of the type of mass or tumor your pet has. Samples can be obtained by fine needle aspirate or biopsy, where a piece of the mass is cut out. This handout outlines how these tests are used to help with diagnosis and treatment.
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Cytology is the microscopic examination of cells that have been collected from the body. Lesions on the surface of the skin or from moist body cavities can be sampled simply by scraping, swabbing, flushing, or making impressions of the tissue.
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Cytology is the microscopic examination of cells that have been collected from the body. It is often possible to diagnose a disease by examining the appearance of these cells, including their number, size, shape, color, internal characteristics, and how they fit together with their neighbors.
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Dalteparin is an anticoagulant and blood thinner medication used off label (extra label) to treat and prevent thromboembolism (blood clots) in dogs, cats, and horses. Dalteparin is a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), also known as fragmented heparin. It is given by injection under the skin (SQ).