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• Interferon Alfa, Human Recombinant

  Interferon alfa, human recombinant, is an immunomodulator used to treat virus-induced diseases in cats and dogs. It is used for both its anti-viral and immunomodulatory effects. Interferon alfa, human recombinant, comes in an injectable form that may also be given orally.

• Interferon Omega, Feline Origin

  Interferon omega, feline origin, is an immunomodulator used to treat virus-induced diseases in cats and dogs. It is used for both its anti-viral and immunomodulatory effects. Interferon omega, feline origin, comes in an injectable form that may also be given orally.

• Internal Parasites in Dogs

  This handout outlines internal parasites in dogs and what you can do to prevent or treat infection. Included are parasites of the gastrointestinal tract (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms), as well as parasites of the circulatory system (heartworm).

• Interpreting Tail Wags in Dogs

  Tail wagging enhances a dog’s ability to communicate. Different positions, speeds, and even the direction of tail wagging mean different things. It is always important to observe and interpret the tail wag in conjunction with all the dog’s postures.

• Intestinal Tumors

  Intestinal tumors are uncommon in dogs and cats, comprising about 2% of all cancers. There are many kinds, including leiomyosarcomas, lymphomas, adenocarcinomas, mast cell tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), plasmacytomas, carcinoids, and osteosarcomas (all malignant) and leiomyomas, adenomatous polyps, and adenomas (all benign). Most intestinal tumors are malignant. Intestinal tumors are more prevalent in older animals and certain breeds. Signs, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed.

• Introducing a New Dog to Your Family Dog

  There are some important things to consider before deciding to bring a new dog into your household, including compatibility with your current dog, how they will be introduced, and what additional training will be required to ensure a harmonious multi-dog home.

• Introduction to Desensitization and Counterconditioning

  Using desensitization and counterconditioning, a behavior modification technique, can change a pet's negative emotional response to triggers. The technique is well suited for pets experiencing fear, frustration, or hyperarousal. Desensitization must be done slowly and systematically to avoid inadvertently sensitizing the pet.

• Intussusception in Dogs

  An intussusception is a condition where part of the intestine slides into another part of the gastrointestinal tract. It causes signs similar to intestinal obstruction, including poor appetite and vomiting. Some cases can be life-threatening. Although some non-surgical techniques may correct the problem, most cases require surgery and intensive care for a good outcome.

• Iodide (Sodium, Potassium)

  Iodide (sodium, potassium) is an oral antifungal used to treat certain fungal infections (e.g., sporotrichosis) in cats and dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine outside of use in cattle. Use with caution in cats.

• Irrigating Solutions, Ophthalmic

  Irrigating solutions, ophthalmic, are ocular irritants used to flush debris and remove excess fluorescein stain from the eyes in cats, dogs, and other animals. These solutions may also be used to flush the nasolacrimal ducts and during eye surgery.