Pet Health Library
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The herb Ephedra, known in Chinese medicine as Ma Huang, comes from the plant species Ephedra sinica and Ephedra equisetina.
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Epilepsy refers to a condition resulting in recurrent fits or seizures (convulsions) which arise from a non-progressive brain disorder.
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Today many forms of epilepsy in our pets can be successfully controlled by the use of anticonvulsant drugs. These are often needed for long periods of time, usually for life and can have side effects.
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An epulis is a benign oral tumour that affects the gum. It arises from the periodontal ligament which lines the tooth cavity and surrounds the tooth.
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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have an anti-inflammatory effect and are used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. They may be used alone or with other medicines.
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Estradiol benzoate (also called Oestradiol benzoate) is a synthetic oestrogen. Estradiol is used for prevention of pregnancy after mismating (misalliance) in female dogs; the drug needs be given soon after the mismating to be effective.
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Oestriol is a natural oestrogen. Oestrogens tighten the bladder sphincter. Oestriol is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs.
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Etamiphylline is used to relieve coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and troubled breathing. The medication works by opening up the air passages of the lungs and increasing the amount of air flowing into the lungs.
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Ethyloestrenol is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of the male hormone testosterone.
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Evening primrose oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. It may be used alone or with other medicines.