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This handout discusses how to find reliable information for your pet on the internet. Recommendations are to always seek out trusted sources, such as your own veterinary clinic, veterinary schools, and those sites with content written by veterinarians. Try to avoid sites offering homemade cures, are heavily weighted with opinions, or offer prescription medications without requiring a veterinarian’s prescription.
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Fine needle aspiration is a useful tool to collect samples for cytology and is often used to diagnose abnormal lumps on your pet's body as well as evaluation of fluid samples and tissue surfaces. It is relatively simple and inexpensive but can provide a lot of information. Depending on results, further tests may be indicated to best help your pet.
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Despite being loud, alert and agile when on the chase, Lappies are calm, friendly and very submissive with people. Their gentle disposition makes them ideal dogs around small children and the elderly.
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The Finnish Spitz, the national dog of Finland, loves to bark, and his barking talents are so valued that every year in Finland, officials select a King Barker. Maybe not the breed for peace-and-quiet lovers, the Finkie, as he is known to his friends, is nonetheless a playful and devoted companion.
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Fipronil is used topically to treat flea, tick, and chewing lice infestations. Side effects are uncommon but may include skin irritation at the application site. Do not use this product on pets less than 8 weeks old, geriatric pets, or sick/weak pets.
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Fipronil with cyphenothrin and s-methoprene, topical (brand name Frontline® Tritak for dogs), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age and older and weighing more than 1.8 kg (4 lb). It may also be used as a treatment of sarcoptic mange. Avoid use in rabbits, other small mammals, and cats.
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Fipronil with cyphenothrin, topical (brand name Parastar® Plus for dogs), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age and older and weighing more than 1.8 kg (4 lb). It may also be used to treat sarcoptic mange. Avoid use in rabbits, other small mammals, and cats.
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Fipronil with dinotefuran and pyriproxyfen, topical (brand name Catego® for cats), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing at least 0.7 kg (1.5 lb). Fipronil with dinotefuran and pyriproxyfen comes in topical, spot-on forms.
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Fipronil with etofenprox and s-methoprene, topical (brand name Frontline® Tritak for cats), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in cats and kittens 12 weeks of age and older. Avoid use in rabbits and other small mammals.
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Fipronil with etofenprox, topical (brand names Fiproguard® Max, Pronyl® OTC Max), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in cats and kittens 12 weeks of age and older. Avoid use in rabbits and other small mammals.
