by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Before you leave your veterinarian’s office with a new medication, be sure to address any concerns or questions with your veterinary team. It is very important to follow all label directions carefully. Do not risk being bitten, scratched, or otherwise injured while...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most injectable medications given at home are administered by injection directly under the skin (known as subcutaneous injection). Do not risk being bitten, scratched, or otherwise injured trying to medicate your pet. If you are unable to administer medication, your...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Addison’s disease occurs when the body cannot produce adequate amounts of certain hormones, including a hormone called cortisol. Addison’s disease tends to affect young to middle-aged dogs, and females are more commonly affected than males. It is rare in cats....
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Acetaminophen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are 7 to 10 times more susceptible to acetaminophen toxicity than dogs are. Once swallowed, acetaminophen reaches the blood stream within 30 minutes; toxic effects are rapid and damage the liver and red blood...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Abdominal radiography is painless, very safe, and noninvasive, and it can sometimes be performed during an outpatient visit while you wait. Abdominal radiography is useful for evaluating the size, shape, and position of abdominal organs. Sedation is sometimes...
by OnlineCTS | Aug 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a hormone produced by the brain that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol and other hormones. Two medical conditions, Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease, occur when the body’s regulation of adrenal gland hormones...
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