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COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease of humans that was first discovered in late 2019. The illness is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, which is a new coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans. Certain animals can be infected by the COVID-19 virus, but it appears to be infrequent. Dogs and cats seldom show severe clinical illness if infected with COVID-19.
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Carprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used on and off label. It is given by mouth in the form of a tablet to treat pain and inflammation. The most common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Do not use this medication in pets with bleeding disorders, in pets that are allergic to it or other NSAIDs in the same class, or in pets concurrently using corticosteroids or other NSAIDs. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain susceptible bacterial infections. It is also used before surgery to prevent infection in cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and other animals. Cefazolin comes in an injectable form. Do not use in guinea pigs, hamsters, and similar rodents.
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Ceftazidime is a third-generation, injectable, cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria. It is usually reserved for more serious infections. It comes as an injectable solution that is given at the veterinary hospital. Ceftazidime is used off-label in dogs, cats, birds and reptiles.
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Ceftiofur crystalline free acid (Excede®) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections in horses, cattle, swine, rabbits, birds, and other animals. There are various formulations of this medication (HCl, sodium, CFA). Ceftiofur crystalline free acid comes in an injectable form. Do not inject into a vein or artery – sudden death may occur.
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Backyard chickens diets are designed to provide the proper nutrition for the chicken’s life stage. Protein and calcium requirements are different for baby chicks, growing chicks, adult laying hens, and roosters. Supplements and treats may be given in small quantities.
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Chloramphenicol (brand names Chloromycetin®, Viceton®) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections in many species. Chloramphenicol comes as tablets, capsules, liquid suspension, and in an injectable form (chloramphenicol sodium succinate). Injectable forms will be administered by your veterinarian.
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Chlorpheniramine maleate is given by mouth and is used off label in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets, and birds to treat allergic conditions or as a mild sedative. Common side effects include sleepiness, although other side effects are possible.
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Chlortetracycline (brand name Aureomycin®) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections in food animals, cats, dogs, birds, and some small mammals. Its use may be off label (extra label) depending on species and formulation. Do not use in guinea pigs.
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Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug used to treat various forms of cancer and solid tumors in animals. It is prescribed off-label for use in dogs, horses, birds, and reptiles. It should not be used in cats due to potentially fatal side effects. Cisplatin is administered by injection, typically IV into the vein, by trained veterinary staff.