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Quality of life is a way to refer to and discuss the day-to-day life and lifestyle of a dog reaching the end of its life. A quality-of-life scale for dogs can help clarify the decisions and anxiety related to your dog's end-of-life care.
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Rabacfosadine (brand name Tanovea) is an injectable antineoplastic (anticancer) drug used to treat lymphoma in dogs. It is a guanine nucleotide analogue. It is approved for use in dogs only. Rabacfosadine is to be administered only by trained veterinarians in facilities equipped to deliver chemotherapy. Rabacfosadine is a hazardous drug.
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Translated from the original English article Rabies in Dogs -
Rabies is a devastating viral disease that affects mammals, including dogs and humans, and is caused by the rabies virus. Once clinical signs of rabies occur, the disease is nearly always fatal. Vaccination is the cornerstone of rabies prevention.
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Radiation is a type of energy produced naturally by the sun, earth, and rocks and artificially by machines. Although several types of tumors can be treated with radiation therapy alone (e.g., nasal tumors, brain tumors, and certain types of lymphoma), radiation therapy is most commonly used to destroy or limit the growth of cancer cells left behind (i.e., microscopic disease) after a tumor has been surgically removed. Side effects depend on the type and location of the tumor and its surrounding tissues.
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Translated from the original English article Radiographs (X-Rays) for Dogs -
X-ray images are produced by directing X-rays through a part of the body towards an absorptive surface such as an X-ray film or electronic sensor. The image is produced by the differing energy absorption of various parts of the body. Bones are the most absorptive and leave a white image on the screen, whereas soft tissue absorbs varying degrees of energy depending on the density, producing shades of gray on the image. Air on an X-ray is black. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool used for many purposes.
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Most dogs care for their puppies with little need for human intervention; if they do not, then their caregivers need to step in. It is critical to maintain a warm environment and ensure they receive enough milk. Puppies’ weight should be checked daily in the first two weeks, and any prolonged crying should be investigated. Feeding can be supplemented with commercial milk replacer if needed. Further feeding and vaccination recommendations are discussed. Contact your veterinarian for specific recommendations.
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Ramipril (Prilocard®, Vasotop®) is an ACE-inhibitor drug used in the management of congestive heart failure and high blood pressure in dogs and cats. It may also be useful in the treatment of some forms of kidney disease in dogs and cats.
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Ranitidine is a type of acid reducer used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and small intestines and to treat erosive gastritis, esophagitis, and esophageal reflux in dogs and cats. Ranitidine may be used to stimulate bowel activity and stomach contractions in cats and rabbits. It may also be used in rabbits to treat stomach ulcers and in ferrets to treat Helicobacter mustelae.