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Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Because the lesions are often circular, it was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. However, the condition has nothing to do with a worm.
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Roundworms, nematodes or ascarid worms are intestinal parasites that live freely in the intestine, obtaining their nutriment from the partially digested intestinal contents.
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Selegiline is used for the treatment of behavioural problems of emotional origin and for older dogs that are losing their intellectual function (cognitive dysfunction).
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Sodium valproate is used to control seizures (fits). Your veterinarian may prescribe this medication at the same time as another treatment to control fits.
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Spironolactone is a diuretic. Spironolactone is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by valvular regurgitation. Your veterinarian may also prescribe other medication to help your pet's heart function better.
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Sucralfate is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestine. It is usually used in conjunction with other medicines.
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Sulfasalazine (also called Sulphasalazine) acts inside the bowel by helping to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (colitis) in dogs and cats.
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Tepoxalin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinarian may prescribe tepoxalin to reduce pain in arthritis.
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Timolol is a beta-adrenoceptor blocking drug (beta-blocker), which reduces the production of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor). It is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
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Tolfenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinarian may prescribe tolfenamic acid to reduce pain in arthritis or to reduce fever.
