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Antioxidants are dietary supplements that protect against cellular damage caused by reactive compounds, such as free radicals or hydrogen peroxide. These reactive compounds are produced as a by-product of inflammation. While many supplements are sold over the counter, they contain ingredients that have biological effects that should be managed by your veterinarian.
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Ascorbic acid (also known as Vitamin C) is an essential vitamin needed to maintain good nutrition and a healthy immune system. Some animals, such as guinea pigs, need ascorbic acid added to their diet as they cannot produce it on their own. It is used to treat scurvy in guinea pigs, as an antioxidant for certain toxins that cause methemoglobinemia in cats and dogs, and as a stool softener in rabbits.
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Atenolol is used off label and given by mouth to treat certain heart conditions in dogs, cats, and ferrets. Common side effects include tiredness and stomach upset. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to beta-blockers, heart failure, heart block, low heart rate, or certain lung disease. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary office.
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Atopivet® topical products are formulated to help maintain a healthy skin barrier and support skin health in cats and dogs. These skin care products are available over-the-counter in the forms of a mousse, spot-on, and skin-care collar.
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Atovaquone (brand names: Mepron, Malanil, Wellvone) is a drug used to treat infections caused by protozoa (single-celled organisms that cause disease). It is often combined with other drugs to treat specific infections.
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Atracurium is an injectable neuromuscular blocking agent used during general anesthesia to produce complete muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation in cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and other animals. It may also be used when placing a breathing tube (endotracheal intubation) or used in the urethra to help manually express the bladder.
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Atropine ophthalmic (brand name Isopto Atropine) is an eye medication used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used off label (extra label) only, in all veterinary species of animals. Atropine ophthalmic comes in a 1% drop, solution, or ointment form, which is placed directly into the eye.
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Attapulgite (brand name Toxisorb™ Bolus) is an anti-diarrhea clay supplement used in pets like dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. It works by binding bacteria and toxins to help restore a healthy intestinal system.
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Auranofin is a gold salt that is given orally to treat certain skin conditions and immune-mediated conditions in cats and dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Auranofin comes in capsules to be given orally.
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Avenanthramides with ceramides and chlorhexidine (brand name CeraSoothe CHX®) is an antiseptic, antifungal, and skin nourishing agent used in the treatment of surface skin infections and skin reactions in cats and dogs. It may be used “off label” or “extra label” in other animals and to treat other conditions. Avenanthramides with ceramides and chlorhexidine comes in mousse and shampoo forms.
