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Belimumab, sold under the brand name Benlysta, is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-cell activating factor (BAFF), [6] also known as B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS). [7] It is approved in the United States [ 8 ] and Canada, [ 9 ] and the European Union [ 5 ] to treat systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
When given as long-acting implants, these cause “medical castration,” that is, the complete suppression of reproductive activity and the suppression of sex steroids. They have been shown to be effective in both dogs and cats. Compounds that bind and block the GnRH receptor can also cause suppression of fertility and sex steroids.
Enteral administration is food or drug administration via the human gastrointestinal tract. This contrasts with parenteral nutrition or drug administration (Greek para, "besides" + enteros), which occurs from routes outside the GI tract, such as intravenous routes. Enteral administration involves the esophagus, stomach, and small and large ...
The type of food given directly affects the tendency of a dog to become overweight. Table scraps, treats, and even premium high-energy dog foods can contribute to obesity. [68] Therefore, it is highly important to closely monitor the quantity of treats that a dog gets especially when the dog's activity is diminished.
A review recommends a cautious approach to vegan dog food given "the lack of large population-based studies" as of 2023 and that commercial foods are used if guardians wish to implement a vegan diet. [95] Potential risks in feeding a plant-based diet include alkaline urine and nutrient inadequacy, especially in homemade diets.
In 1970 the FDA first recommended that antibiotic use in livestock be limited but set no actual regulations governing this recommendation. [19] By 2001, the Union of Concerned Scientists estimated that more than 70% of the antibiotics consumed in the US were given to food animals (for example, chickens, pigs, and cattle), in the absence of disease.
Eating your own dog food or "dogfooding" is the practice of using one's own products or services. [1] This can be a way for an organization to test its products in real-world usage using product management techniques. Hence dogfooding can act as quality control, and eventually a kind of testimonial advertising. Once in the market, dogfooding ...
Absorption is the journey of a drug travelling from the site of administration to the site of action. [1] [2]The drug travels by some route of administration (oral, topical-dermal, etc.) in a chosen dosage form (e.g., tablets, capsules, or in solution). [3]