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  • Bilberry has been used for the treatment of diarrhoea, eye problems relating to impaired blood flow including macular degeneration and cataract formation, and to improve circulation and address peripheral circulation disorders such as bruising and varicose veins.

  • Tea is second only to water as the most consumed beverage in the world. Both black and green tea are made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.

  • Coagulation refers to a series of events that result in the formation of a blood clot. Clotting occurs after any injury involving blood vessels or tissues in order to stop blood loss.

  • Coagulation refers to a series of events that result in the formation of a blood clot. Clotting occurs after any injury involving blood vessels or tissues in order to stop blood loss.

  • Non-cancerous bone tumours are rare in cats and mainly due to abnormal development. They include bone cysts and single or multiple lumps of bone in abnormal places (exostoses).

  • Most of the red and white blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. If a recent blood test indicates a problem with any of the blood cells, a bone marrow sample sent to the laboratory, may indicate the reason.

  • Bromhexine is a mucolytic. It reduces the thickness of the mucus in the trachea and bronchi, so that excessive fluid is more easily cleared from the respiratory tract. Bromhexine is used in respiratory tract infections and may be prescribed with other medicines.

  • Buprenorphine is an opioid analgesic used to relieve pain in your pet after a surgical operation. It is also used for sedation. Your veterinarian will administer the drug by injection for pain control.

  • Butorphanol is an opioid analgesic used to relieve pain in your pet after a surgical operation. Your veterinarian will administer the drug by injection for pain control.

  • Calcium is a mineral that is found in small quantities throughout the body. It plays an important role in many physical functions such as muscle contraction, transmission of nerve impulses, blood clotting and bone growth.