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Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat cancer in animals. These drugs can cause cancer in humans and should be handled with caution.
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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 the name given to inflammation of the urinary bladder or, more specifically, the epithelium (lining of the bladder). It is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs of both sexes.
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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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Dacryocystitis refers to infection and inflammation of the tear duct. It is a common problem in the rabbit and is often a primary reason for presentation to the veterinary hospital.
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The death of a family pet, whether expected or not, always creates a sense of loss. With children the effects vary very widely and depend on the level of maturity.
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The spinal cord is one of the most important and most sensitive organs in the body. If it is damaged the nerve cells do not regenerate but are replaced with scar (fibrous) tissue resulting in permanent loss of function.
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Our pets, like us, are living longer and over time, the hinges of the body - the joints - tend to become increasingly stiff and painful.
