Pet Health Articles
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Velagliflozin (brand name Senvelgo®) is an oral glycemic control medication used in cats with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels in cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin. Velagliflozin comes in liquid suspension form.
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Venlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat certain behavioral disorders in cats and dogs. It has also been used to treat certain urinary disorders in cats, including idiopathic cystitis, and narcolepsy in dogs. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine.
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Vitamin A is an essential nutrient used to supplement animals with vitamin A deficiency. It is used in all species to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It may be used off label in dogs to treat certain skin conditions, such as sebaceous adenitis, vitamin A-responsive dermatosis, and primary seborrhea.
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Vitamin B complex injectable is a solution containing multiple forms of Vitamin B, which are used together to prevent or treat Vitamin B deficiencies. These vitamins promote good overall health for your pet and regulate certain processes in the body. Vitamin B complex injectable comes as a solution for injection either under the skin or into the muscle.
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Vitamin C injectable is a vitamin supplement used as an antioxidant to help treat certain toxicity syndromes or to create a more acidic urine in dogs and cats. It is also used in guinea pigs to treat scurvy. Vitamin C injectable comes as a solution for injection either under the skin or into the muscle. Injections may be given by veterinary personnel or at home by pet owners.
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Vitamin E and selenium are essential nutrients with antioxidant properties that work together to prevent oxidative damage and support the immune system. They are used in animals to treat skin diseases, liver disease, cognitive dysfunction, and dietary deficiencies.
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Voriconazole is given by mouth or injection and is used off label to treat fungal infections in dogs, cats, horses, birds, and reptiles. Side effects are not well-known but may include vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite.
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Wei Qi Booster is an herbal blend used in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) for general weakness, fatigue, poor appetite, weight loss in older animals, chronic viral infections, cancer, and many other conditions in which the immune system needs support. It can be used in dogs, cats, and horses.
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Compounded medications are not approved by federal authorities. They are medications that have been altered to provide more accurate dosing or easier administration. They have not been tested for safety, stability, potency, or efficacy.
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Wheat gluten + monosodium glutamate (brand name For-Bid) is a food additive commonly used to deter coprophagy (eating stool). Give as directed by your veterinarian. Side effects have not been reported. Do not use concurrently with steroids. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary clinic.