DOXORUBICIN
This is a very serious drug in the battle against cancer and is the most commonly used anticancer drug in small animal practice. Its use has potential to do great good as well
as great harm and it is important that an owner understand the ramifications of the use of this drug when they contemplate including it in therapy. Learn more about this drug on its page in The Pharmacy Center.
HISTIOCYTOMA
The histiocytoma is a common benign tumor of younger dogs (and the occasional cat).
While it eventually goes away by itself, it can be itchy while it lasts and usually has a moist or even slightly bloody surface. It must be distinguished from some of its more
malignant cousins so some kind of diagnostic testing is generally recommended. For details, visit the newest page in the Surgery Suite.
ALLOPURINOL
Allopurinol is a drug with really only one use: control of excess uric acid in the
bloodstream. It is used to control gout in humans, but in animals most customers are Dalmations (they have a unique metabolism). This page in The Pharmacy Center has more information.
URIC ACID BLADDER STONES IN DALMATIANS
The Dalmatian metabolism has a unique flaw that allows for a strong predisposition to the formation of uric acid bladder stones. Many Dalmatians require multiple surgeries
during their lives to relieve the resulting obstructions. There is no way to predict whether or not a Dalmatian will be a stone-former. Everyone considering owning a
Dalmatian should be familiar with this problem. This is the newest addition to The Bladder Stones Information Center in The Pet Web Library.
