Pet Health Articles
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Chlorpheniramine maleate is given by mouth and is used off label in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets, and birds to treat allergic conditions or as a mild sedative. Common side effects include sleepiness, although other side effects are possible.
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Clarithromycin is given by mouth and used off label to treat certain bacterial infections in several animal species. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it or other macrolide antibiotics, in rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, or horses greater than four months old.
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Chlortetracycline (brand name Aureomycin®) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections in food animals, cats, dogs, birds, and some small mammals. Its use may be off label (extra label) depending on species and formulation. Do not use in guinea pigs.
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Chocolate is toxic to dogs. While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can result in significant illness. It contains theobromine and caffeine, which cause clinical signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, panting or restlessness, and increased heart rate. Signs of chocolate poisoning can take several hours to develop and can last for several days.
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Cholecalciferol is one of three main active ingredients found in rodenticides. It is commonly found as a soft bait and occasionally as a hard block or pellet. While it may seem like a safer option than anticoagulants, there is no antidote available and the amount in a single block is enough to cause a severe overdose in nearly all animals.
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Choline (brand name Cholodin®) is a vitamin used in detoxification pathways in the liver and as a precursor to nervous system chemicals such as acetylcholine and dopamine. Supplemental choline is used in dogs and cats with seizures and/or cognitive dysfunction.
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Chondrosarcomas arise from cartilage, which is a connective tissue primarily found where bones meet with joints, as well as at other locations in the body such as the nasal cavity, and ribs. Chondrosarcoma is the second-most common primary bone tumor in dogs. Canine chondrosarcoma most commonly affects the flat bones of the body, such as the ribs, skull, nasal cavity, and pelvis, although the limbs can also be affected. Aggressive surgical removal is typically recommended, although radiation therapy may also be used, depending on location of tumor. Metastasis may occur but is relatively uncommon.
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Veterinarians generally agree that there is no single best food for all dogs or all cats. Pet owners may also have preferences related to cost, convenience of shopping, and how a particular pet food manufacturer conducts their business. This handout briefly outlines key aspects of selecting the most appropriate food and water for your dog or cat.
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Getting a new puppy is an exciting time and there is no perfect science to picking the perfect puppy. Have a brief look over them physically with their littermates as well as seeing how they interact together and with you. Be sure to take your puppy to a veterinarian as soon as possible to check for any health problems.
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To the uninformed, the Chow Chow may bear a greater resemblance to a bear or a lion than to a dog. However, those in the know understand that this ancient, aristocratic breed makes a fine companion - especially for people who would rather not have a Velcro dog.