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Albuterol sulfate is a bronchodilator, used off label, to treat asthma and cough related to bronchoconstriction. It is administered as an inhalant in cats and by mouth, as a tablet, in dogs. The most common side effects include nervousness, shaking, fast heartbeat, and dizziness. Use with caution in pets with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, seizures, heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, or pregnancy. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Ethanol overdose by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption leads to alcohol poisoning. Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol) and methanol (methyl alcohol) can also cause alcohol poisoning. If a pet is not showing clinical signs, decontamination may be performed, including inducing vomiting (for ingestions) or bathing (for skin exposure). Other therapies are discussed. Recovery is expected within 24–36 hours of the onset of signs.
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Alendronate is a bone resorption inhibitor used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood in cats and dogs. It may also be used as part of the treatment plan for some types of bone cancer. It has been used to treat feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs or tooth resorption) in cats. Alendronate comes in tablet and liquid suspension forms.
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats
Una de las enfermedades más comunes en gatos son las alergias. La alergia aparece cuando el sistema inmune del gato reacciona de una forma exagerada a alguna sustancia extraña que recibirá el nombre de alérgeno o antígeno.
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Allergies in Cats
Una de las enfermedades que afectan a los gatos son las alergias. Una alergia se desarrolla cuando el sistema inmune del gato hiper-reacciona a una sustancia extraña llamada alergeno o antígeno.
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Treatment Instructions for Allergies in Cats
La información que se describe a continuación es una guía general para el tratamiento de las alergias en gatos. Pero deberá considerar las instrucciones específicas para su gato que le indique su veterinario.
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Allergies are a common condition in cats. An allergy occurs when the cat's immune system overreacts or is hypersensitive to foreign substances called allergens. This handout outlines allergy types, how they appear, and how they can be treated.
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Allopurinol is an oral medication typically used to prevent uric acid and calcium oxalate stones in dogs. It is also used off-label to treat leishmaniasis and gout in dogs and other species.
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Alprazolam is a medication given by mouth as a tablet or liquid used off label in cats and dogs to treat anxiety and phobias. Common side effects include sedation, increased appetite, or uncoordinated walking. This medication should not be used in pets with a paradoxical reaction and should be used with caution in debilitated, geriatric, pregnant, lactating pets, or in pets with liver or kidney disease, or glaucoma. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary office.
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Alternative diets cover a range of options that target specific feline nutritional needs. While some alternative diet options include certain ingredients like novel protein sources, others exclude certain ingredients like grains. Determining which diet is best for your cat should include a discussion with your veterinarian, as there is no documented data that alternative diets are any healthier for the average cat compared to conventional diets.
