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Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinarian may prescribe ketoprofen to reduce pain in arthritis.
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This term indicates there is a decrease in the number of circulating blood platelets thus impairing blood clotting.
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Laryngeal paralysis is probably more common than generally recognised. It affects middle aged and older dogs, usually of medium and large size.
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Levothyroxine (also called Thyroxine) is used to treat low thyroid levels. This medication belongs to the general group of medicines called hormones.
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Liquid paraffin is a laxative used for the treatment of constipation. Paraffin in the form of a paste is used for control of 'fur balls/hair balls' in cats.
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Lufenuron is prescribed for the control of fleas. It can also help in control of allergic skin disorders caused by fleas (flea allergy dermatitis).
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Maropitant is an anti-emetic (stops vomiting). Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe maropitant to stop vomiting due to gastritis, chemotherapy and also travel sickness.
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Megestrol acetate is a progestogen used to prevent and postpone oestrus (heat).
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Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinarian may prescribe meloxicam to reduce pain in arthritis.
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Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory and allergic conditions. There may be other conditions for which your veterinarian may prescribe this medication.
