Pet Health Articles
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Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant that may be used as a joint health supplement or liver support supplement in dogs, cats, and horses. It is believed to have mild anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce pain and discomfort, as well as increase mobility in the joints. It is often used with other supplements to treat or prevent arthritis.
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A supplement is a concentrated ingredient that is added to the diet for nutritional or therapeutic benefits. Your best source of professional nutritional advice is a licensed veterinarian who is knowledgeable about supplements.
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Synovetin OA intra-articular injectable is an injectable tin radioisotope used to treat chronic osteoarthritis pain in dogs by reducing synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining) and limiting disease progression. It is a slow-release and long-acting yearly injection for use in dogs only. Synovetin OA is administered only by trained veterinarians in facilities licensed to handle radioactive materials (RAM).
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Tacrolimus ophthalmic is an immunosuppressive agent used off label in dogs, cats, and other animals to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eye, and other immune-mediated eye conditions, such as chronic superficial keratitis (CSK). It is not commercially produced and must be specially compounded by a pharmacy.
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Tacrolimus topical is an immunosuppressive agent used to treat and control inflammation and itching of the skin caused by immune-mediated disorders and allergic skin conditions in cats and dogs. Tacrolimus topical comes in an ointment that is applied directly onto the skin.
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Tadalafil (brand names: Cialis®, Adcirca®) is a vasodilator, which means it helps relax and open the blood vessels. It is used off label (extra label) to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in dogs and occasionally cats.
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Tafluprost ophthalmic is a topical medication used to reduce intraocular pressure (pressure within the eye) in dogs with glaucoma. It is used off label in veterinary medicine. Tafluprost ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Tamsulosin is a medication used as a lower urinary tract relaxant to treat functional urinary obstructions in cats and dogs. It has also been used to treat small obstructive urinary stones in cats. Tamsulosin comes in capsule form; capsules should not be crushed or compounded into liquid.
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Taurine (Formula V, Dyna-Taurine) is an amino acid nutritional supplement that is used in cats and dogs to treat taurine deficiency diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart disease. It is also effective in preventing retinal degeneration, a disease of the eye.
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Terbinafine + betamethasone otic (brand name Duotic®) is a long-acting, topical ear medication used to treat the itching and inflammation associated with susceptible yeast ear infections in dogs. It contains a combination of anti-fungal (terbinafine) and steroid anti-inflammatory (betamethasone) ingredients.