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This handout provides a brief overview of the most common evidence-based modalities used in veterinary medicine. Pet owners need to discuss the risk of recommended modalities for their specific pet with a trained and certified rehabilitation therapist before starting a rehabilitation program.
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Remdesivir is an injectable, antiviral medication used to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats. The injection may be painful or cause swelling or inflammation. Its use is still being evaluated and any concerns should be reported to your veterinarian immediately.
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Retinal detachment can cause sudden blindness or vision changes. It is generally secondary to an underlying condition like high blood pressure. Diagnostics and treatment are discussed. Prognosis is guarded to good depending on the underlying cause.
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Are Booster Vaccines Necessary for Dogs?
La primovacunación (en el cachorro) es imprescindible para que algunas enfermedades muy peligrosas que hasta hace poco eran habituales no aparezcan de nuevo.Sin embargo, hay algunas vacunas que quizá no sean esenciales.
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Anesthesia-free dentistry is commonly offered at pet stores and grooming facilities. It is more limited than veterinary dentistry, and often a higher-stress option with more potential for injury from sharp instruments. Dental cleanings should only be performed while your pet is under anesthesia. Your veterinarian will customize your pet's anesthetic plan for your pet's overall health.
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Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant used to prevent or treat blood clots in cats and dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Rivaroxaban comes in tablet form. Monitor for unusual bleeding, bruising, pale gums, extreme weakness, collapse, and/or difficulty breathing.
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Robenacoxib (brand name: Onsior) is given by mouth in the form of a tablet to treat pain and inflammation associated with surgery or other musculoskeletal conditions in dogs and cats. Do not use this medication in pets that are allergic to it, or in pets concurrently using corticosteroids or other NSAIDs. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Ropinirole ophthalmic (Clevor®) is the first FDA-approved drug for inducing vomiting in dogs. Your veterinarian may prescribe this drug off label to use for your dog at home. Ropinirole ophthalmic comes as a single-use dropper for use in the eye.
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Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Cats
Los ligamentos cruzados son dos bandas de tejido fibroso que se localizan en las rodillas. Conectan el fémur y la tibia (los huesos que forman la articulación de la rodilla). Un ligamento va de la parte interior al exterior de la articulación y el otro va de la parte exterior a la interior, cruzándose en el medio.
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Round cell tumors are among the most common skin tumors in dogs, and they typically form just under the skin, although they may change the surface of the skin above them. It is impossible to diagnose any of them without a veterinary pathologist analyzing a tissue sample of the tumor under a microscope. If detected early, most round cell tumors can be easily removed.
