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Fenfluramine was an appetite suppressant which was used to treat obesity. [8] It was used both on its own and, in combination with phentermine, as part of the anti-obesity medication Fen-Phen. [8] In June 2020, fenfluramine was approved for medical use in the United States with an indication to treat Dravet syndrome. [7] [38]
FCoV is a virus of the gastrointestinal tract. Most infections are either asymptomatic or cause diarrhea, especially in kittens, as maternally derived antibody wanes at between 5 and 7 weeks of age. The virus is a mutation of feline enteric coronavirus (FECV). From the gut, the virus very briefly undergoes a systemic phase, [6] before returning ...
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a generic category term to describe any disorder affecting the bladder or urethra of cats. [1] It encompasses around 10 different diseases of the lower urinary tract, all of which can present with very similar symptoms: [2] Some of these symptoms may be the result of a form of FLUTD which could ...
Fenfluramine as a single drug was first introduced in the 1970s, but was not popular because it only temporarily reduced weight. [1] A 1984 study found a weight loss of 7.5 kg on average in 24 weeks, as compared to 4.4 kg under placebo. [4] It sold modestly until the 1990s, when it was combined with phentermine and heavily marketed.
Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses. Some of these can be treated and the animal can have a complete recovery. Others, like viral diseases, are more difficult to treat and cannot be treated with antibiotics, which are not effective against viruses.
The FDA approved a new central nervous system stimulant called phentermine for weight loss in 1959. ... the introduction of fen-phen—the combination of fenfluramine with phentermine. Evidence ...
Diabetes in cats. Feline diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in cats whereby either insufficient insulin response or insulin resistance leads to persistently high blood glucose concentrations. Diabetes affects up to 1 in 230 cats, [1] and may be becoming increasingly common. Diabetes is less common in cats than in dogs.
The charity found that one-fifth (20.1%) of pet parents introduce a new puppy to their existing cats immediately, with a further 18.9% doing so in under two hours. However, gradual introductions ...