Sentences with phrase «term use in cats»

Currently, no NSAIDs are approved for long - term use in cats due to safety concerns.

Not exact matches

One long - term goal of the Purdue research is to use the technique to test the famous Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, in which a cat may be both dead and alive at the same time.

These are the common terms used to describe the surgical procedure that removes the reproductive organs of female and male pets, respectively, in order to sterilize a cat or dog.

All the right moves in terms of cat litter box training will be of no use if your cat doesn't like the texture or scent of the litter.

Control of urine marking by use of long - term treatment with fluoxetine or clomipramine in cats.

Many novice cat owners believe that the term Calico is used to describe a breed, but it is actually a coat color that can be found in many different breeds from the Sphynx to the Cornish Rex to the Munchkin.

However, some studies have shown that low doses can be used safely over the long - term and may even slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in cats.3 Other medications like buprenorphine, tramadol, amantidine, gabapentin, and corticosteroids (e.g., prednisolone) have all been used to improve patient comfort in cats with arthritis.

Activity through play is most effective with obese cats as, in addition to burning calories, it increases muscle mass, increases resting metabolic rate, improves mobility and mental stimulation, and often improves the cat — owner bond.10 Owners should be encouraged to increase their cat's activity level at home gradually, based on its needs, starting with 5 to 10 minutes per day of low - intensity activities for sedentary pets (e.g., walking).22 Creativity in activities, such as incorporating food - dispensing toys, placing meals in different parts of the house, and using interactive toys, laser pointers, and electronic mice can also be helpful with a long - term weight loss program.22 Any increase in physical activity is likely beneficial for a cat of any weight.

But unlike in people, in cats it does not seem to loose as much of its effectiveness with long - term use.

This in part is attributed to «feline resistance,» a catch - all term used by the study to define the hiding, aggression vocalization, and stressed / fearful behavior cats exhibit when crated and transported to unfamiliar surroundings.

All of the above terms are correct in describing female cats» periods of receptiveness to mating, but I will refer to them as the more often - used «heat cycles.»

Organic cat food has become a buzz word, and is often used in conjunction with terms like natural, human grade ingredients, holistic, and premium cat food.

Problems with long - term use off tramadol in cats are mostly about difficulty in giving a cat pills that taste bad.

Long - term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in cats is controversial.

The term sounds absurd, along the lines of «cat juggling,» the fake underground gag used for laughs in the old Steve Martin film The Jerk.

It can be used on a long term basis, and is helpful in preventing FLUTD in cats.

Even though the term «natural» is an often misused marketing term, truly natural cat foods use meats that are raised in sustainable, humane ways without added drugs or hormones, minimally processed, and preserved with natural substances.

S / D can also be used long term in cats.

This formula can be used safely for long term use in both dogs and cats.

Using the term in the traditional way means that one believes that the particular cat's fat, liver and muscle cells no longer respond to circulating insulin as dramatically as they should.

Each research groups feels compelled to use terms or abbreviations not used by the others to show their degree of independent thinking and, perhaps, in penance (feeling guilty) for our inability to offer real hope to the owners of individual, infected cats.

Over time, the term became used to describe all forms of lethal coronavirus disease in cats.

Example: Immodium (Loperamide) can be neurotoxoic is some collies and other breeds with MDR1 mutation, using peroxide to induce vomiting is contraindicated in some cases as some things dogs ingest should NOT be vomited up, and peroxide may cause gastritis if over-used (using it 3x as suggested here is a bad idea, and ideally should not be used at all w / o first talking to a vet or a toxicology hotline with knowledge about dogs, peroxide not a good idea at all for cats and 10 mls is NOT a standard dose for every dog!!!!), mineral oil can cause aspiration pneumonia if it gets in the lungs and I would not recommend it to most pet owners to administer, and pepto bismol products sometimes contain xylitol which is deadly, aspirin is OK in a pinch but can cause serious problems with long term use... that's just a few thoughts off the top of my head.

Veterinarians use ambiguous terms to describe what is happening in your cat's liver and gall bladder.

It is a term used to describe changes in your cat's uterus.

Considering I've never donated one cent to the American Bird Conservancy, the organization has been very generous to me — at least in terms of blog content, courtesy of the various misrepresentations, red herrings, and outright lies used to rationalize and promote their ongoing witch - hunt against outdoor cats.

It may take some time for your cat to get used to the texture of this product, but it can't be beat in terms of natural flavor and balanced nutrition.

Hu Yuan may be a sane hoarder (I think we use that term because it is not the norm to house so many cats in such a small space, not because we want to villify her).

The former symptom involves the presence of blood in your cats urine while dysuria is a term used to describe when your cat is straining to urinate.

The maintenance level can also be used long - term in healthy cats to help support their joints.

Breeders, show judges, veterinarians, and others who wish to describe specific dental conditions in dogs and cats should use proper orthodontic terms.

While some cats may not like using the strips of newspaper that many veterinarians recommend placing in the litter box temporarily after surgery, there is no evidence that declawing causes long - term litter box problems.

We haven't really used it in enough cats for long term to really know if it is going to work as well or better than steroids, but initial results have been very promising, and that is to switch your cat to a raw food diet.

The term «community cat» was quite deliberately brought into widespread use through a public relations campaign launched on October 16, 2009 by the Best Friends Animal Society in an overt attempt to win more public support for neuter / return programs.

That said, if you have a litter that your cats like using and that you're happy with in terms of cleanup and odor control, then there's no reason to switch.

We use the term «socialized» to mean cats that are friendly towards people — or cats that enjoy companionship with us in our homes.

For long - term management of urinary incontinence (urine leakage) in dogs by tightening the bladder sphincter muscle May be used in combination with diethylstilbesterol (an estrogen) What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

To reduce the amount of stomach acid produced and protect against ulcer formation Manages nausea, and encourages normal stomach and intestinal contractions (prevents pooling of food) Used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, poisonings, parvovirus infections, and any disease involving protracted vomiting Used in combination with long - term medications with stomach irritation tendencies Used in the treatment of megaesophagus or other conditions where the esophagus is continually exposed to vomit / reflux / stomach acid 3 - 13 times stronger than cimetidine What dogs / cats should not take this medication?

Long - term use of corticosteroids in cats may lead to serious side effects.

While I might consider using NSAIDs for short term pain management in cats under certain circumstances, I try to avoid using them over the long term... and arthritis treatment is almost always for the long term.

Cats: Although one of the more controversial species, I can assure you that Open - Air has been diffused for many, many cats in my direct care, and we have monitored blood data, clinical response, and long term use with only great resuCats: Although one of the more controversial species, I can assure you that Open - Air has been diffused for many, many cats in my direct care, and we have monitored blood data, clinical response, and long term use with only great resucats in my direct care, and we have monitored blood data, clinical response, and long term use with only great results!

The Drake Center staff are experts on how cats prefer to be handled in the exam room — including giving them plenty of time to acclimate to their surroundings, allowing them to come out of the carrier on their own terms, speaking softly and using calm body language.

Feral Cat FOCUS is committed to humanely reducing the feral and free - roaming cat overpopulation in Western New York through the use of Trap - Neuter - Vaccinate - Return (TNVR) as a long - term solutiCat FOCUS is committed to humanely reducing the feral and free - roaming cat overpopulation in Western New York through the use of Trap - Neuter - Vaccinate - Return (TNVR) as a long - term soluticat overpopulation in Western New York through the use of Trap - Neuter - Vaccinate - Return (TNVR) as a long - term solution.

He has been instrumental in developing Senior Pet Health Guidelines and is a founder of the International Veterinary Senior Care Society (IVSCS), founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), developed the most widely used Long - term Medication Monitoring protocols, and was a leading voice in promoting extended - duration vaccination practices for dogs and cats.

Nevertheless, veterinarians are using the product with some success in cats, both in terms of lab values and clinical response.

Feral = although «feral» is a well - defined term in biology and behavioral ecology (see below), in animal sheltering it is a term used to describe a cat exhibiting certain behaviors.

[2] Although «feral» is a well - defined term in biology and behavioral ecology (see below), in animal sheltering it is a term used to describe a cat exhibiting certain behaviors.

Unfortunately, unlike dogs, there is no drug used to treat heartworm infection in cats, so a long - term plan of proper vet care and maintaining monthly preventatives (like pills, topicals, or shots) is key.