Pet Health Library
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General anaesthesia is a state of unconsciousness produced by drugs with the absence of any pain over the whole body together with variable amounts of muscle relaxation.
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Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat fungal infection (ringworm) of the skin, hair and nails.
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Heart failure is the inability of the heart to maintain a circulation sufficient to meet the body's needs. Heart failure most usually describes a failure of the heart muscle (myocardial failure).
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Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs in many parts of the world. It is caused by a worm called Dirofilaria immitis.
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Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip which occurs during the growing period.
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Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe this medication to prevent itching in dogs and cats.
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The thyroid gland regulates the rate of metabolism (body chemistry). If it is less functional than normal, metabolism slows down.
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Hypromellose is a tear substitute used to moisten and lubricate eyes. It is used when your pet has keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome).
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Imidacloprid is a topical insecticidal agent prescribed by your veterinarian to treat fleas on dogs, cats and rabbits. It can also help in control of allergic skin disorders due to fleas.
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Imidapril may be used to treat high blood pressure and as a vasodilator in the treatment of heart failure.