If you’ve ever owned a cat, then you know that they usually love getting into mischief at every turn. Cats are curious creatures that love to explore, so keeping harmful items out of their reach is important. However, even the most diligent pet owner can miss potentially harmful items in their home. Your pets may…
Aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication used to reduce fever, inflammation, and relieve pain. It is used in both human and veterinary medicine. When used appropriately, it can be effective for pain management for osteoarthritis or preventing blood clots. When used inappropriately and without proper veterinary guidance, it can lead to severe poisoning. Continue reading…
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent. Common brand names include Adrucil® and Efudix®. 5-FU is formulated as a topical cream or solution and an injectable solution. The cream formulation is more commonly found as a household product. 5-FU is used in veterinary medicine for equine sarcoids and squamous cell carcinoma. Cats and dogs are…
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen are used daily by millions to reduce inflammation, fever, or pain. Many can be bought over the counter in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid, but others may require a prescription. Although it may seem like second nature for us to take these…
This article is a single center, 17-year retrospective study on the use of esmolol to control tachycardia in 22 dogs and 6 cats. Esmolol was used primarily in animals (22/28; 19 dogs and 3 cats) diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) or sinus tachycardia (ST); other diagnoses included atrial fibrillation (1; 1 dog) and ventricular tachycardia…
