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A Penrose drain is a latex tube placed into a wound with one or two ends exiting the skin, allowing fluids to drain from the wound. Removing this unwanted fluid and pus helps the wound heal. This handout provides post-operative wound care instructions for cats sent home with a Penrose drain.
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A Penrose drain is a latex tube placed into a wound with one or two ends exiting the skin, allowing fluids to drain from the wound. Removing this unwanted fluid and pus helps the wound heal. This handout provides post-operative wound care instructions for dogs sent home with a Penrose drain.
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Pentosan polysulfate sodium (brand name: Cartrophen) is a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) used to treat noninfectious and traumatic arthritis in dogs and used off label (extra label) in cats. It is given as a series of 4 subcutaneous injections and may be repeated up to 3 times per year.
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Pentoxifylline (brand names: Trental®, PTX) is used to treat certain immune-mediated skin conditions and inflammation of the blood vessels that lead to poor blood flow, including ear margin dermatitis and cutaneous lupus in dogs, and navicular disease in horses. Its use in cats, dogs, and horses to treat skin and vessel disease is off label (extra label).
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Perches should vary in size so birds can firmly and comfortably grip or grasp them. Birds can get sore feet if the perch diameter is the same all the time. Perches not only serve as a place for birds to stand on but also as objects on which to chew. This article discusses the various types of perches, recommendations, and best practices for cleaning and maintenance.
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Perianal fistula, also known as anal furunculosis, is a serious medical condition that most commonly affects German shepherd dogs. Perianal fistulas are characterized by chronic, purulent, smelly, ulcerating, draining tracts in the anal region and surrounding skin. More recent studies indicate that the condition is more likely caused by an autoimmune disease.
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Pericardial effusion refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart. Pericardial effusion can have a number of underlying causes, including inflammation, infection, cancer, and hereditary defects. Mild cases of pericardial effusion may be asymptomatic, but more significant fluid accumulations can interfere with the heart’s function and lead to severe effects such as sudden death. Treatment and prognosis is dependent upon the underlying cause of the condition.
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Pericardial effusion refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the heart. Pericardial effusion can have a number of underlying causes, including inflammation, infection, cancer, and hereditary defects. Mild cases of pericardial effusion may be asymptomatic, but more significant fluid accumulations can interfere with the heart’s function and lead to severe effects such as sudden death. Treatment and prognosis is dependent upon the underlying cause of the condition.
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A perineal hernia occurs when the muscles of the perineum (the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva that supports the organs of the pelvis) become weakened or torn. As a result, the bladder, intestines, or fat can push through the weakened muscles and bulge beneath the skin next to the anus.
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A perineal urethrostomy (PU) is a surgical procedure that is most commonly performed on male cats with a urinary obstruction. Male cats develop urinary obstructions much more readily than female cats, due to differences in urinary tract anatomy between the two sexes. A PU creates a new urinary opening that decreases the length of the urethra and allows urine to bypass this narrowed region. Less commonly, PU may also be done in cats with severe urethral trauma. After surgery, your cat will be required to wear an Elizabethan collar (e-collar) to prevent self-trauma to the surgical site.