Surgery (64)
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5 Questions to Ask About Anesthesia for Dogs and Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker, Nov 20, 2013Safety is one of the biggest concerns my clients have when their pets must have a procedure that requires anesthesia. I’m happy to tell them that advances in both drugs and anesthesia… Full Article ›
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11 Tips to Help Minimize Post-Surgical Complications in Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Oct 8, 2013In last month’s post, I bemoaned the fate of veterinarians whose patients were beset by post-op complications. Oh, the stress! As I explained, dealing with complications is unavoidable… Full Article ›
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What to Expect When Adopting a Dog With a Cleft Palate
By Lisa Granshaw, Sep 4, 2013Over the past six months, Lentil the rescued French Bulldog puppy has become a Web sensation as he’s experienced the ups and downs of living with a cleft palate. His owner, Lindsay… Full Article ›
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The Good, the Bad and the Inevitable: Post-Surgical Complications in Pet Medicine
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Aug 27, 2013There’s only one reasonable explanation for why a veterinarian’s patients might not suffer post-surgical complications: That doctor doesn’t perform surgery. Complications are… Full Article ›
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Anestesia Felina
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, Aug 7, 2013La anestesia es útil para muchos procedimientos, incluyendo la cirugía, biopsias, radiografías y exámenes y limpiezas dentales. Su veterinario puede… Full Article ›
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Anestesia Canina
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, Aug 7, 2013La anestesia es útil para muchas cosas, incluyendo la realización de una cirugía o procedimientos de biopsia, la obtención de radiografías, y la… Full Article ›
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Gabapentin (Rx)
Neurotonin
Gabapentin is used as an anticonvulsant and to relieve chronic pain. Gabapentin may be used… Full Article › -
VetaMeg® 50 mg/mL
Flunixin (for horses)
Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in horses (and cattle) to… Full Article › -
Phenylephrine ophthalmic (Rx)
This eye medication is used to dilate the…
An alpha-receptor agonist, a potent vasoconstrictor and mydriatic An eye drop… Full Article › -
Medetomidine hydrochloride (Rx)
Medetomidine hydrochloride is an injectable…
Medetomidine hydrochloride is a synthetic alpha-2-adrenergic agonist with sedative and… Full Article › -
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (Rx)
Dexdomitor
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is a sedative with analgesic properties used in dogs and cats to… Full Article › -
Cefotaxime (Rx)
Cefotaxime is an injectable cephalosporin…
3rd generation cephalosporin; an antibiotic Not approved for use in animals,… Full Article ›