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White willow bark is a supplement made from the bark of the white willow tree (Salix alba). The active ingredient in white willow bark is salicin, which is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin. It is most often used in cats and dogs to treat pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and to treat fever.
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Yunnan Baiyao is a Chinese herbal blend used to control bleeding in many species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and horses. It is recognized as a herbal supplement in the U.S.
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Zidovudine is an antiviral agent used to treat feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and/or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in cats. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Zidovudine comes in a variety of oral forms and a subcutaneous injectable form.
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Zinc is a mineral agent used to nutritional zinc deficiency, copper hepatopathies, hepatic fibrosis, hepatic lipidosis, and zinc-responsive skin diseases in cats and dogs. Zinc comes in a variety of oral forms and an injectable form.
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Zinc gluconate (neutralized) topical (brand name Maxi/Guard®Zn7 Derm) is an anti-irritant that may provide relief from the dry skin and itching associated with irritating skin conditions in cats, dogs, and other animals. Zinc gluconate (neutralized) topical comes in gel and liquid spray forms.
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Zonisamide is an off-label, oral, systemic medication used to treat seizures alone or with other anticonvulsants. Side effects include sedation, uncoordinated walking, inappetence, liver disease, urinary stones, and metabolic acidosis. It is contraindicated in patients with liver disease or in pregnant or breeding animals.
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ZYMOX® Enzymatic Ear Solution is an over-the-counter ear solution used to treat bacterial and yeast ear infections, ear inflammation, and conditions like swimmer's ear in pets.
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Zymox® Enzymatic Ear Solution with Hydrocortisone (HC) is an over-the-counter ear solution used to treat bacterial and yeast ear infections, ear inflammation, and conditions like swimmer's ear in pets. The solution is applied topically into the ear canals.
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The Zymox LP3 Enzyme System is a combination of three enzymes (lactoperoxidase, lysozyme, lactoferrin) used in ZYMOX products (Zymox®, Zymox® Equine Defense). These enzymes are used in combination to have a synergistic effect against bacterial, fungal, and viral microorganisms.