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Veggiedent® is a brand of oral hygiene chews for dogs. Oral hygiene chews are often recommended by veterinarians to help prevent or delay the formation of dental plaque and calculus build-up on your pet’s teeth. Veggiedent® can be given by mouth once daily or as directed by your veterinarian.
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Velagliflozin (brand name Senvelgo®) is an oral glycemic control medication used in cats with diabetes mellitus. It is used to lower blood sugar levels in cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin. Velagliflozin comes in liquid suspension form.
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Venlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat certain behavioral disorders in cats and dogs. It has also been used to treat certain urinary disorders in cats, including idiopathic cystitis, and narcolepsy in dogs. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine.
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Verdinexor (Laverdia) is a chemotherapy (anticancer) agent used to slow the growth and spread of lymphoma in dogs. It comes in tablet form. Verdinexor is considered a hazardous drug, so it is essential to avoid accidental exposure.
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Vestibular disease is a condition that affects the vestibular system, which helps a cat maintain balance and move normally. The vestibular system has components in the brain and the inner ear. Disease or damage in these areas can affect a cat's balance and coordination.
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Vestibular disease is a condition that affects the vestibular system, which helps a dog maintain balance and move normally. The vestibular system has components in the brain and the inner ear. Disease or damage in these areas can affect a dog's balance and coordination.
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When your pet behaves in a way that creates a physical or emotional threat to themselves or to the safety of people or other animals, it is critical to get a timely and accurate assessment. A veterinary behaviorist can assess for medical or physical causes, and also give guidance on behavior management adjustments.
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Just like other pets, mini-pigs should have a complete veterinary check-up after they are acquired and then annually after that. Your pig may need to be sedated for examination. Your veterinarian will determine the vaccines that are advisable for your pig, based on your pig's potential exposure to pathogens, breeding status, and geographic location. An analysis of your pig's feces should be performed annually to check for gastrointestinal parasites. Pet pigs should be screened for mites through a skin scraping. Veterinarians also will often help pig owners with hoof care and tusk trimming. Neutering of males and spaying of females is recommended for all pigs.
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New birds should be examined by an avian veterinarian within the first couple of days after purchase or adoption. Pet birds should receive routine annual veterinary examinations. A physical examination allows a veterinarian to notice subtle signs of disease before they are obvious. Your veterinarian will discuss the need for testing with you depending on the findings of the physical examination. Tests, including blood tests and fecal analysis, are performed routinely to monitor the current state of health of the bird. The specific tests your veterinarian suggests will depend on your bird's age, size, species, and health status.
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Adding a kitten to your family is exciting and also a big responsibility. It is important to work with your veterinarian to keep your kitten safe and healthy. This handout includes information about basic kitten care, including vaccinations, internal and external parasites, microchipping, and the importance of early spaying or neutering.