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Seizures and epilepsy are less commonly encountered in cats than dogs. They are, however, the most common sign of disease affecting the front part of the brain in the cat.
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Selamectin is used for control of internal and external parasites. Your veterinarian may prescribe selamectin for treatment of roundworms, heartworm prevention, flea infestation, flea allergy dermatitis, mange in dogs, or ear mites in cats.
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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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Thiamazole (also called methimazole) is an antithyroid drug that acts by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. It is used in cats that have an overactive thyroid gland (feline hyperthyroid) to reduce the level of thyroid hormones.
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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.
