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Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is an analgesic (pain reliever) and fever-reducing medication. It is used off label (extra label) in dogs, rabbits, miniature pigs, and some rodents. NEVER use acetaminophen in cats or ferrets as it is toxic and potentially fatal at any dose.
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Amphotericin B ophthalmic is a topical antifungal used to treat fungal eye infections in cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Amphotericin B ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Antioxidants are dietary supplements that protect against cellular damage caused by reactive compounds, such as free radicals or hydrogen peroxide. These reactive compounds are produced as a by-product of inflammation. While many supplements are sold over the counter, they contain ingredients that have biological effects that should be managed by your veterinarian.
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Ascorbic acid (also known as Vitamin C) is an essential vitamin needed to maintain good nutrition and a healthy immune system. Some animals, such as guinea pigs, need ascorbic acid added to their diet as they cannot produce it on their own. It is used to treat scurvy in guinea pigs, as an antioxidant for certain toxins that cause methemoglobinemia in cats and dogs, and as a stool softener in rabbits.
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Atracurium is an injectable neuromuscular blocking agent used during general anesthesia to produce complete muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation in cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and other animals. It may also be used when placing a breathing tube (endotracheal intubation) or used in the urethra to help manually express the bladder.
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Atropine ophthalmic (brand name Isopto Atropine) is an eye medication used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used off label (extra label) only, in all veterinary species of animals. Atropine ophthalmic comes in a 1% drop, solution, or ointment form, which is placed directly into the eye.
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Rabbits and guinea pigs commonly present symptoms related to the urinary system. At home, the owner may notice urine collecting in the hair on the inside of the rear legs, a more pungent smell to the urine, the pet straining to urinate, or hematuria (bloody urine). After a proper physical exam and a thorough palpation of the urinary bladder, the veterinarian may identify bladder stones (a firm, oval hard mass in the bladder) or "bladder sludge" in rabbits (a bladder filled with a grainy, sand-like material). X-rays of the abdomen allow the veterinarian to identify the type of bladder disease and/or the number of stones.
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Carboxymethylcellulose polymer + propylene glycol gel (brand name Intrasite®) is a water-based gel that helps rehydrate wound tissue and helps keep moisture balance to aid in wound healing. This medication comes in a water-based gel form in application packs.
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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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Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain serious susceptible bacterial infections in cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals. This medication is used off-label in veterinary medicine. Ceftriaxone comes in an injectable form.
