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Play is an important part of feline health and enrichment, but some cats can become overstimulated or direct their play toward people. Learn how to recognize early warning signs, redirect inappropriate behaviors, and encourage positive play habits through training and environmental enrichment.
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Pleural effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity. Fluid accumulates in the pleural sac, not the lungs, so the lungs are essentially floating in a chest full of fluid. This fluid occupies space within the chest, so the lungs cannot expand as fully as they should. Treatment and prognosis vary depending on the underlying cause.
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Pneumothorax is an accumulation of air outside the lungs, but inside the chest wall. The air outside the lung prevents the lungs from inflating normally, and can lead to lung collapse. There are several variations of pneumothorax.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a hereditary kidney disease that causes multiple cysts (fluid pockets) in the kidneys. Cysts may also develop in other organs, particularly the liver and pancreas. Some affected cats may also develop cardiac abnormalities.
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Polycythemia vera is a rare disease of dogs and cats in which too many red blood cells are produced by the bone marrow. The blood becomes thick and has difficulty moving through the small blood vessels. Your pet may feel tired, sluggish, and weak. Polycythemia is a potentially fatal disease, but if discovered early enough, treatment may be possible. If left untreated, polycythemia vera can affect the heart.
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Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) is a laxative that keeps water in the colon to soften stools and increase the frequency of stool production. It may also be used to empty the colon before a procedure, such as a colonoscopy. It is available with or without electrolytes. PEG 3350 is given by mouth, in the form of a powder or liquid.
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Polymyxin B/miconazole/prednisolone otic (brand name Surolan), is a combination antibacterial (polymyxin B), antifungal (miconazole), and anti-inflammatory steroid (prednisolone) ear drop medication. It is used to treat ear infections in cats and dogs. It is used “off label” or “extra-label” in species other than cats and dogs and to treat conditions other than ear infections. Polymyxin B/miconazole/prednisolone otic comes in an otic suspension form.
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Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan is an injectable disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) used to treat non-infectious and traumatic arthritis in dogs. It is also used off-label in cats and small mammals.
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Ponazuril is given by mouth and is used on and off label to treat protozoal parasites in several animal species. Side effects are uncommon but may include soft stools.
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Porus® One is a supplement designed to support kidney health in cats, particularly those with chronic kidney disease. It is designed to help draw toxic by-products of protein digestion from the intestinal tract so they don’t enter the bloodstream and travel to the kidneys.