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Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant that may be used as a joint health supplement or liver support supplement in dogs, cats, and horses. It is believed to have mild anti-inflammatory effects and may reduce pain and discomfort, as well as increase mobility in the joints. It is often used with other supplements to treat or prevent arthritis.
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The suspensory ligament supports the fetlock and protects it from hyperextension (i.e., dropping too low) at exercise. The ligament begins at its attachment to the back of the upper cannon bone in both the fore and hindlimbs.
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Sweet Itch is a skin disease (sometimes called summer itch or seasonal allergic dermatitis) and is caused by an allergy to the saliva of certain biting flies or midges (e.g., Culicoides spp.).
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Tendons are the strap-like structures that attach muscles to the bones on which they act. Most tendons are short and rarely damaged. However, the long tendons of the limbs are very vulnerable to damage during exercise or as a result of direct trauma.
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Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect most animals and humans. Horses are particularly susceptible because of their environment and tendency to suffer injuries.
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Tetracycline (brand names: Achromycin®, Medicycline®, Sumycin®, Tetracyn®) is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections and inflammatory skin conditions in dogs (such as lupus) and off label in cats, dogs, small mammals, horses, or birds to treat bacterial infections.
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If your favorite mare is about to produce her first foal, the event you've been anticipating with so much excitement may suddenly become rather frightening. What if something goes wrong?
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Therapy pets can help people with many facets of their health including physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. These pets live with their owners and make visits to hospitals and other facilities to spend time with these human patients. Therapy pets are not the same as service animals.
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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is used both as an injectable drug and an oral vitamin supplement to prevent or treat thiamine deficiency in various species, including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs.
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Thrush is an unpleasant infection of the horse's frog that is predisposed by moist, damp, dirty ground or stall conditions.