Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
February 1, 2008 By:Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA
A brief review of the diagnosis and treatment of hyperadrenocorticism and the current knowledge on trilostane, including its therapeutic considerations and possible adverse effects.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
January 1, 2008 By:Butch KuKanich, DVM, PhD, DACVCP
Although griseofulvin is the only antifungal approved for systemic administration by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for veterinary use, a variety of systemic antifungals are available for use in veterinary medicine.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
September 1, 2007 By:Arnold Plotnick, MS, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP
Medicating a headstrong cat can be a challenge. However, compounding pharmacies have made the task easier by preparing many medications as flavored liquids, chewable treats, or transdermal gels.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
September 1, 2007 By:Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT
Little research has been done demonstrating the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly administered to puppies and kittens or defining the safe and effective doses of these drugs. When considering giving a particular drug, you must think about pediatric physiology and the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the chosen drug.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
August 1, 2007 By:Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO
New ocular pharmacologic agents or new uses for familiar products are discovered every year. This article discusses a select few of these newer therapies in veterinary ophthalmology.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
July 1, 2007 By:Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD
There has been an ongoing debate over ototoxicity produced by topical medications.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
June 1, 2007 By:Heide M. Newton, DVM, DACVD, Craig E. Griffin, DVM, DACVD
Dermatologic problems can be frustrating to treat. Pentoxifylline, tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, interferon, and imiquimod offer potential new therapeutic options.
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