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Heartworm Disease in Cats
El gusano del corazón es un parásito de la sangre llamado Dirofilaria immitis que reside en el corazón o en los grandes vasos sanguíneos de los animales infectados.
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Feline Leukemia Virus Disease Complex
El virus de la leucemia felina (FeLV) es una de las enfermedades infecciosas virales más importantes en gatos. Cuando se describió por primera vez se identificó como una forma de leucemia, y de ahí su nombre. El FeLV provoca diferentes enfermedades, no solo la leucemia.
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Dental Disease in Cats
Las enfermedad dental es uno de los problemas médicos que los veterinarios en la práctica diaria ven con más frecuencia. Aproximadamente dos tercios de los gatos de más de tres años presentan algún grado de enfermedad dental. Los problemas más comunes son debidos a enfermedad periodontal, gingivitis o lesiones del cuello cervical, también conocidas como de resorción dental.
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Enilconazole is a topical wash/dip used to treat dermatophytosis (ring worm) in dogs and sometimes in cats. Side effects are uncommon, as it is well-tolerated, but may occur in cats.
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Enoxaparin, also known as Low Molecular Weight Heparin or LMWH, is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent or treat blood clots in cats, dogs, and horses. It may be used before surgery to prevent blood clot formation. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Enoxaparin comes in an injectable form given subcutaneously.
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Many veterinarians, including nutritionists and behaviorists, believe it is important for dogs and cats to express their natural foraging and hunting behaviors. For pets living indoors, this can be difficult, and the lack of this stimulation can sometimes lead to behavior problems. Enriching a pet's environment with food toys and puzzles at mealtimes can fulfill the need to forage. The use of toys, puzzles and other novel methods of food delivery can also be effective ways to increase daily movement in overweight or inactive pets.
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Enrofloxacin + silver sulfadiazine otic is applied topically and is labeled to treat ear infections in dogs. It is also used off-label to treat ear infections in cats. Give as directed. Side effects are rare but may include temporary hearing loss or skin reactions. Do not use with pets allergic to quinolones or sulfonamides, with young animals, or with those with central nervous system disorders. If a negative reaction occurs, please call the veterinary office.
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Enzymatic toothpaste (brand name C.E.T., others) is a product used at home by pet owners to aid in tooth brushing that minimizes plaque and tartar formation on the exterior of the tooth (the crown), and also assists in the maintenance of good oral hygiene. It can be used on both dogs and cats.
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Epineprhine is a drug used most often in emergency situations for animals (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation/CPR). It may be added to local anesthesia drugs due to its ability to cause veins to constrict, thus delaying the body’s absorption of the drugs and prolonging the duration of the local anesthetic duration.
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Epinephrine is a drug used most often in emergency situations for animals (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation/CPR). Automatic injection devices for epinephrine (EpiPen®, EpiPen® Jr) are used off-label in pets to treat anaphylactic (allergic) reactions that occur away from the veterinary hospital.
