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Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergy.
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Cystitis is a general term referring to inflammation of the urinary bladder. The term cystitis does not imply a specific underlying cause.
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Cysts are hollow spaces containing liquid or solidified secretion. A few cysts form within cancers but only non-cancerous cysts are considered here.
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Cytology is the microscopic examination of cells collected from the body. By examining the appearance of these cells including their numbers, size, shape, colour and internal characteristics, this can often lead to a diagnosis.
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Delmadinone acetate is a progestogen that reduces the production of the hormone testosterone. The drug is used for certain behavioural problems such as some forms of aggression, nervousness, and hypersexuality (roaming and mounting) in male dogs.
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Dental disease is one of the most frequent ailments seen by veterinarians, and can be found to some degree in the majority of cats over two years of age.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM or sugar diabetes) is often a disease of overweight, middle aged animals. The classical signs are weight loss, increased appetite, increased thirst and increased urination.
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Diabetes mellitus refers to a medical condition where there is an excessive quantity of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This is caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of the hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas.
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Jaundice (icterus) is a condition characterised by an accumulation of bilirubin (a bile pigment) in the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera (whites of the eyes) causing them to appear yellow.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting in our pets are common, non-specific signs and can be due to many different diseases and conditions.
