Schirmer's Tear Test (STT) is a simple, economic and valuable diagnostic tool used by veterinarians to assess tear production in pets. In this blog post, we will explore how to perform the Schirmer's Tear Test in pets, its importance, do's and don'ts, reference values, and its role in the early diagnosis of KCS.
Hydrogen peroxide is a common household chemical that can be used for various purposes, including first aid treatment for dogs and cats in such as wound cleaning and for disinfection. It is also a well-known remedy for inducing vomiting in dogs and but not in cats. But before administering it to your furry friend, it’s important to understand how to use it properly and the potential side effects.
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that is commonly used in dogs, cats and horses. It helps in the many clinical conditions causing muscle spasticity like myositis, sprain, IVDD, tetanus and poisoning etc. It is a regulated drug and not available without prescription by a registered veterinary practitioner
Tramadol is a prescription medication that is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic commonly used to treat variety of pain in dogs and cats. It has similar effects like morphine but cases less respiratory depression, sedation and gastrointestinal side effects. It is a controlled drug substance and can only be bought with prescription by a registered veterinary practitioner.
According to the available literature and initial clinical trials remdesivir has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of clinical signs and improving the overall survival rate in cats with FIP. While further research and clinical trials are needed to fully understand the efficacy, safety, optimal duration for the treatment and long-term effects of the drug on cats. Remdesivir for the treatment of FIP has potential as a new promising treatment option.
Trazodone is safe drug and usually prescribed for management of stress or anxiety (firework and thunderstorm phobias, separation anxiety, and to minimize activity after surgeries) in dogs and cats. It may have some potential side effects like sedation, lethargy but can be minimized with starting from lower doses and gradual increment with the time.
If your heart beats for pets and you are a pet lover then you can think about starting a business related to pets. It will keep you connected with pets and also help in setting up a source of income. Here are a few ideas you might like.
Gabapentin is a structural analogue of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) which decreases the release of excitatory neurotransmitters by increasing the levels of GABA in the CNS. It is used both in dogs and cats for management of seizures and pain in combination with other analgesic agents. It has been shown to be an appropriate treatment for reducing hyperalgesia and allodynia associated with neuropathic pain.
Pets suffer from a variety of diseases and infections in their lifetime. Not all the conditions or diseases need to be treated with antibiotics. But sometime to prevent probable and existing infections antimicrobials antibiotics are prescribed. Right selection of antibiotics can save lives from life threatening infections disease causing microbials.
Most of the dogs suffer from intestinal worms once in their lifetime and most of the time it goes unnoticed due to regular deworming protocols. Low level of worms most of the time remain undiagnosed but when level of infestation increases and symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, appetite loss, rough haircoat, tail biting, coughing etc appear then diagnosis is made. In case of severe infestations intestinal blockage and even death can be observed if left untreated.
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