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Abdominocentesis
Whenever there is fluid buildup in the abdomen: reasons could be due to heart failure, tumor in the abdomen, FIP in cats. To diagnose we take out fluid primarily from the abdomen which is sent to a lab for cytology.
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Abscess
Build up of puss due to bacterial infection underneath skin.
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ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors are medications that slow (inhibit) the activity of the enzyme ACE, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. Can assist to dialate blood vessels.
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Acids
Acid is any chemical compound that, when dissolved in Water , gives a solution with a hydrogen ion activity greater than in pure water, i.e. a pH less than 7.0 in its standard state.
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ACTH
Adr enocorticotropic hormone ( ACTH ), also known as corticotropin , is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland . It is an important component of the hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis and is often produced in response to biological stress). Its principal effects are increased production and...
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Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is considered to be the most effective single agent available. It is used after a dog swallows or absorbs almost any toxic drug or chemical.
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Active Immunity
Active Immunity: The production of antibodies against a specific agent by the immune system It can be acquired in two ways:
1) by contracting an infectious disease -- such as, for example, Parvo
2) by receiving a vaccination.
Active immunity is permanent. The individual is protected from the...
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Acute
Acute: It is often a form of disease with either or both characteristics:
1) a rapid onset,infection
2) A short course (as opposed to a Chronic course).
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Addisons Disease
Addisons Disease: When adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys. Adrenal insufficiency can be primary or secondary.
Primary adrenal insufficiency, also called Addison’s disease, occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and...
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Adjuvan
Pharmacological or immunological agents that modify the effect of other agents (e.g., drugs, vaccines) while having few if any direct effects when given by themselves. They are often included in vaccines.
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Adrenaline
Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in the body of many animals. When it is produced in the body it stimulates the heart-rate, dilates blood vessels and air passages, and has a number of more minor effects
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Adrenergic
Adrenergic means "having to do with epinephrine and/or nor epinephrine".
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Adsorbent
Adsorbent : a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
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Adulticide
The medication used to kill adult heartworm as distinct from that used to kill the larval stages.
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Distemper - Canine and Feline Disease
a. An infectious viral disease occurring in dogs, characterized by loss of appetite, discharge from the eyes and nose, vomiting, fever, lethargy, and paralysis.
b. A viral disease of cats characterized by fever, vomiting and diarrhea leading to dehydration. Also called feline...
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Hepatitis or Adenovirus-2
Spread by contact with urine and feces. The virus causes liver and kidney damage. Vaccination available. Learn more, vaccination available.
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Links
Veterinary resources for dogs, cats, diseases and helpful organizations.
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The Adrenal Glands
The Adrenal Glands - also known as are the triangular-shaped Endocrine Gland that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with Stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamine.
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