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1AY63T2BE2. Bedinvetmab, sold under the brand name Librela is a canine monoclonal antibody used for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. [3][4][6] Librela is sponsored by Zoetis. [6][5] The most common side effects include increased blood urea nitrogen (an indicator of kidney function), urinary tract infection, bacterial ...
0.6% (cats) 0.8% dogs. Pancreatitis is a common condition in cats and dogs. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can occur in two very different forms. Acute pancreatitis [ 2 ] is sudden, while chronic pancreatitis is characterized by recurring or persistent form of pancreatic inflammation. Cases of both can be considered mild or ...
Atopy is a hereditary [3] and chronic (lifelong) allergic skin disease. Signs usually begin between 6 months and 3 years of age, with some breeds of dog, such as the golden retriever, showing signs at an earlier age. Dogs with atopic dermatitis are itchy, especially around the eyes, muzzle, ears and feet. In severe cases, the irritation is ...
Other side effects of gold-containing drugs include kidney damage, itching rash, and ulcerations of the mouth, tongue, and pharynx. Approximately 35% of patients discontinue the use of gold salts because of these side effects. Kidney function must be monitored continuously while taking gold compounds. [5]
Grape toxicity in dogs. The consumption of grapes and raisins presents a potential health threat to dogs. Their toxicity to dogs can cause the animal to develop acute kidney injury (the sudden development of kidney failure) with anuria (a lack of urine production). The phenomenon was first identified by the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC ...
Glycolic acid is the major metabolite of ethylene glycol responsible for toxicity. The three main systems affected by ethylene glycol poisoning are the central nervous system, metabolic processes, and the kidneys. [ 7 ] The central nervous system is affected early in the course of poisoning as the result of a direct action of ethylene glycol.
Specialty. Dermatology. Psychiatry. Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused. [4][5]
Leptospirosis is a blood infection caused by the bacteria Leptospira [ 8 ] that can infect humans, dogs, rodents and many other wild and domesticated animals. [ 8 ] Signs and symptoms can range from none to mild (headaches, muscle pains, and fevers) to severe (bleeding in the lungs or meningitis). [ 5 ]Weil's disease (/ ˈvaɪlz / VILES), [ 12 ...