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The Ebola virus is very contagious and is transmitted through blood, body fluids, and tissues, but not through air, water, or food. Ebola affects humans, non-human primates, and is carried by fruit bats. Other species do not appear to be affected, although there has been evidence of exposure to the disease in dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Domestic animals are not believed to transmit the virus; however, there is a risk that they could transmit body fluids such as saliva on their fur to other humans. Any potential exposure to Ebola should be reported to your veterinarian who will contact the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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Pets may have visible or hidden disabilities that require some adjustments to their care or lifestyle to maximize their quality of life. With some support, these pets can have a normal life and be just as loving as any other pet.
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The elegant, classy Pharaoh Hound is a striking companion. His handsome good looks always draw attention.
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A pharyngostomy tube is a small rubber tube that enters the skin through a small incision in the side of the neck. The tube enters the esophagus (the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach) through the pharynx (back of the throat), allowing food to bypass the mouth and be delivered to the stomach.
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Phenobarbital is given by mouth or as an injection to treat seizures or to sedate your pet. Common side effects include sleepiness, increased thirst, urination, and/or appetite. Do not use this medication in pets with liver, lung, or kidney disease or those that are allergic to barbiturates. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Phenoxybenzamine is used off label in dogs and cats to treat urination difficulty related to sphincter tone, high blood pressure related to pheochromocytoma, and in horses to treat laminitis. Give phenoxybenzamine as directed by your veterinarian.
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Phenylpropanolamine (brand names: Proin®, Propalin®, Cystolamine®, Uricon®, Uriflex-PT®) is a sympathomimetic medication used in dogs and cats to treat urinary incontinence due to poor muscle tone in the urethral sphincter. It is off-label in cats.
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Pheromones (brand names Feliway, Comfort Zone, Adaptil, others) are natural or synthetic substances that mimic scents animals release to communicate. Pheromones are used in cats and dogs as behavior modifiers for a variety of conditions, including urine spraying and marking, inter-cat aggression, stressful events, phobias, and separation anxiety.
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Phycox® MAX and Phycox® MAX Hypoallergenic (HA) are joint supplements used to improve joint function, reduce joint pain, and support flexibility and mobility in dogs and horses. Phycox® products contain phycocyanin, a natural antioxidant derived from Spirulina algae plants, which appears to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects.
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Phytonadione, also called vitamin K1 (brand names: Mephyton, Phytomenadione, Aqua-Mephyton, K-Caps, Konakion, Hemophyt) is a vitamin supplement used in cats, dogs, horses, birds, and rabbits as an antidote to anticoagulant rodenticide, sweet clover, dicumarol, and sulfaquinoxaline toxicities. It is also used to treat bleeding disorders.