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Tris-EDTA plus ketoconazole topical (brand name TrizUltra + Keto®) is an antifungal and antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of surface skin infections and to enhance the effectiveness of other topical antibiotics in cats, dogs, and other animals. It may be used as an otic flush to clean and treat ear infections (otitis externa). Tris-EDTA topical comes in liquid form.
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Tromethamine-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid otic, also known as tris-EDTA otic (brand name TrizEDTA®), is an antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of external ear infections (otitis externa) and to enhance the effectiveness of other otic antibiotics in cats and dogs.
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Tromethamine-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid topical, also known as tris-EDTA topical (brand name TrizEDTA®), is an antimicrobial cleansing agent used in the treatment of surface skin infections and to enhance the effectiveness of other topical antibiotics in cats, dogs, and other animals.
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Tropicamide is applied in the eye and is used off label to dilate the eye and to prevent and treat scarring after cataract surgery. Give as directed by your veterinarian. Common side effects include drooling, eye dryness, temporary stinging sensation upon initial application to the eye, light sensitivity, and blurry vision. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it or that have glaucoma. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary office.
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Trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) is a blood test that measures the amount of a pancreatic proenzyme called trypsinogen. This measurement correlates with the amount of pancreatic enzymes released into the intestine to aid in digestion. A low measurement indicates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Concurrent pancreatitis or tests done shortly after a meal may temporarily increase this measurement to a normal value (false negative).
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TTouch is a form of touch therapy devised and popularized in 1978 by Linda Tellington Jones, an equestrian with a long-standing interest in massage, training, and physical therapy techniques. TTouch is a simple, light massage technique in which the practitioner uses a clockwise circular motion of the fingers on the skin of the patient.
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Tularemia is an infection of the bacteria Francisella tularensis and is most common in rabbits and rodents. Infection in dogs occurs from ingestion of an infected animal, drinking contaminated water, or getting bitten by a blood-sucking insect. Tularemia causes mild illness in healthy dogs. More severe clinical signs include enlarged lymph nodes and draining abscesses. Treatment includes antibiotics, surgical removal of any draining abscesses, and any other supportive care warranted by the dog's condition. Tularemia is a reportable zoonotic disease.
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Tylosin is an antibiotic given by mouth or by injection in small mammals and is used off label to treat diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease. Common side effects include decreased appetite and diarrhea. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Damage to the tympanic membrane and middle ear infections can be very painful for dogs and cause a variety of clinical signs affecting the skin and nervous system. Diagnosis often requires a thorough ear examination with testing while your dog is under sedation or anesthesia. The treatment methods and prognosis depend on the nature of your dog's condition.
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Ultra-micronized palmitoylethanolamide (PEA-um), brand name Redonyl Ultra, is a nutraceutical used to support skin health in dogs and cats. PEA-um comes in oral chewable and powder forms. It is used "off label" or "extra label".
