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Tris-EDTA plus ketoconazole topical (brand name TrizUltra + Keto®) is an antifungal and antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of surface skin infections and to enhance the effectiveness of other topical antibiotics in cats, dogs, and other animals. It may be used as an otic flush to clean and treat ear infections (otitis externa). Tris-EDTA topical comes in liquid form.
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Tromethamine-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid otic, also known as tris-EDTA otic (brand name TrizEDTA®), is an antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of external ear infections (otitis externa) and to enhance the effectiveness of other otic antibiotics in cats and dogs.
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Tromethamine-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid topical, also known as tris-EDTA topical (brand name TrizEDTA®), is an antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of surface skin infections and to enhance the effectiveness of other topical antibiotics in cats, dogs, and other animals.
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Tropicamide ophthalmic (brand names: Mydriacyl®, Paremyd®) is a medication used to dilate the pupils of the eye. It is particularly useful for examining the back of the eye and for preventing scar tissue formation after cataract surgery.
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Trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) is a blood test that measures the amount of a pancreatic proenzyme called trypsinogen. This measurement correlates with the amount of pancreatic enzymes released into the intestine to aid in digestion. A low measurement indicates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
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TTouch is a form of touch therapy devised and popularized by Linda Tellington Jones. TTouch is a simple, light massage technique in which the practitioner uses a clockwise circular motion of the fingers on the skin of the patient.
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Tube feeding is an alternative way of providing nutrition to a cat that is suffering from anorexia (lack or loss of appetite) or has some anatomical or surgical condition that prevents it from eating normally. This handout outlines different types of tube feeding and how they are used in treatment.
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Tularemia is an infection of the bacteria Francisella tularensis and is most common in rabbits and rodents. Infection in cats occurs from ingestion of an infected animal, drinking contaminated water, or getting bitten by a blood-sucking insect. Clinical signs include enlarged lymph nodes and draining abscesses. Treatment includes antibiotics, surgical removal of any draining abscesses, and any other supportive care warranted by the cat's condition. Tularemia is a reportable zoonotic disease.
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Tylosin is an antibiotic given by mouth or by injection in small mammals and is used off label to treat diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease. Common side effects include decreased appetite and diarrhea. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for cats and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your cat is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your cat's condition.