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• Applying Ointments, Creams, and Lotions on Cats

  Applying topical medications to your pet can sometimes be a challenge. Creams, ointments, and lotions are for external use only. It is important to prevent your cat from licking and swallowing any of these external preparations as they may contain ingredients that could be harmful if swallowed. Most topical preparations work better if they are gently massaged in for a few moments after application. It is always a good idea to get someone to help hold your cat, especially when applying medications on a sensitive or painful area. If you still have trouble keeping your pet from licking the medication, please contact your veterinarian to get your cat fitted for an Elizabethan collar.

• Applying Ointments, Creams, and Lotions on Dogs

  Applying topical medications to your pet can be a challenge. Ointments, creams, and lotions are for external use only. It is important to prevent your dog from licking and swallowing any of these external preparations as they may contain ingredients that could be harmful if swallowed. If you find it difficult to prevent your pet from licking the medication, contact your veterinarian to have them fitted for an Elizabethan collar.

• Arrhythmias in Cats

  An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rate or rhythm that occurs when the electrical signals that tell your cat's heart to beat are not working properly. The heart may beat too fast or too slowly, skip beats, or beat irregularly. While not always dangerous, the cause should always be investigated.

• Arrhythmias in Dogs

  An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rate or rhythm that occurs when the electrical signals that tell your dog's heart to beat are not working properly. The heart may beat too fast or too slowly, skip beats, or beat irregularly. While not always dangerous, the cause should always be investigated.

• Arsenic Poisoning in Cats

  Arsenic poisoning is the development of clinical signs after ingestion, skin contact, or inhalation of products containing a toxic dose of arsenic. Arsenic is a metal-like substance found naturally in rocks, soil, and water, but usually in small, harmless amounts.

• Arsenic Poisoning in Dogs

  Arsenic poisoning is the development of clinical signs after ingestion, skin contact, or inhalation of products containing a toxic dose of arsenic. Arsenic is a metal-like substance found naturally in rocks, soil, and water, but usually in small, harmless amounts.

• Arthritis in Cats

  Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting bones and joints in many older cats. Medications, physical therapy, nutrition, and surgery may all be considered to help alleviate the pain.

• Arthritis in Dogs

  Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting bones and joints in many older dogs. Medications, physical therapy, nutrition, and surgery may all be considered to help alleviate the pain.

• Arthroscopy

  This handout discusses arthroscopy, the insertion of a telescope-like camera into a joint. The joints commonly examined and treated using this technique, along with the benefits and risks of this procedure, are outlined.

• Artritis en gatos

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  Translated from the original English article Arthritis in Cats