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Exposure to ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol) by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption can lead to alcohol poisoning. Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol) and methanol (methyl alcohol) can also cause alcohol poisoning. Early intervention is key to successful treatment of alcohol poisoning.
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Alendronate is a bone resorption inhibitor used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood in cats and dogs. It may also be used as part of the treatment plan for some types of bone cancer. It has been used to treat feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs or tooth resorption) in cats.
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Allergic bronchitis is an inflammatory condition of the lower airways. The most common sign is a recurrent dry cough. The diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are outlined in this handout.
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Allergies are one of the most common medical conditions affecting cats. An allergy is a state of over-reactivity or hypersensitivity of the immune system to a particular substance, called an allergen. This handout outlines types of allergies, how they occur, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Allergies are one of the most common medical conditions affecting dogs. An allergy is a state of over-reactivity or hypersensitivity of the immune system to a particular substance, called an allergen. This handout outlines types of allergies, how they occur, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Allopurinol is an oral medication typically used to prevent uric acid and calcium oxalate stones in dogs. It is also used off-label to treat leishmaniasis and gout in dogs and other species.
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Alprazolam is a medication given by mouth as a tablet or liquid used off label in cats and dogs to treat anxiety and phobias. Common side effects include sedation, increased appetite, or uncoordinated walking. This medication should not be used in pets with a paradoxical reaction and should be used with caution in debilitated, geriatric, pregnant, lactating pets, or in pets with liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary office.
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Alternative diets cover a range of options that target specific feline nutritional needs. While some alternative diet options include certain ingredients like novel protein sources, others exclude certain ingredients like grains. Determining which diet is best for your cat should include a discussion with your veterinarian, as there is no documented data that alternative diets are any healthier for the average cat compared to conventional diets.
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Alternative diets cover a range of options that target specific canine nutritional needs. While some alternative diet options include certain ingredients like novel protein sources, others exclude certain ingredients like grains. Determining which diet is best for your dog should include a discussion with your veterinarian, as there is no documented data that alternative diets are any better for the average dog compared to conventional diets.
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Aluminum acetate solution, Topical (Burow's solution) + hydrocortisone (Corti-Derm, Cort/Astrin, Hydro-B 1020) is a topical treatment used to relieve inflammation and itchiness in dogs. It is also commonly used to treat ear infections (otitis externa) in dogs due to its antibacterial effects and anti-inflammatory effects.
