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Milbemycin oxime is a heartworm disease preventive and treats internal parasites in dogs and cats (e.g., hookworms and roundworms). It is also used off label to treat infestations in dogs. Milbemycin is given by mouth with a flavored oral tablet.
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Milbemycin oxime + afoxolaner (brand name Nexgard Spectra) is a heartworm disease preventive that also treats certain intestinal parasites, kills fleas and ticks, treats demodicosis caused by Demodex mites, and reduces Lyme disease infections in dogs. It is also used off-label to treat mite infestations in dogs.
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Milbemycin oxime + lufenuron (brand name Sentinel) is a heartworm disease preventive that also treats internal parasites and controls flea populations in dogs. Milbemycin oxime + lufenuron is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Milbemycin oxime + lufenuron + praziquantel (brand name Sentinel Spectrum® is a heartworm disease preventive that also treats certain internal parasites and controls fleas in dogs. This combination medication is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Milbemycin oxime + praziquantel (brand name Interceptor Plus) is a heartworm disease preventive that also controls hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms in dogs. It is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Milbemycin oxime + spinosad (brand name: Trifexis) is a heartworm disease preventive and controls internal parasites (e.g., hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and fleas in dogs. Milbemycin oxime + spinosad is given by mouth as a flavored chewable tablet.
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Feline miliary dermatitis is a skin condition that typically results from an underlying allergic reaction, most commonly to fleabites. An affected cat will have a very itchy rash and may lick, bite, and scratch at the affected skin, quickly progressing to small lesions with scabs on them. The offending allergen must be removed for long-term resolution.
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Miltefosine (Milteforan®) is a drug used to treat leishmaniasis in dogs. Miltefosine is unlikely to cure a dog of leishmaniasis, but it will reduce clinical signs and infectivity associated with leishmaniasis infection.
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Pigs are omnivores, meaning they eat both vegetable and animal protein. They eat multiple small meals throughout the day, and their base diet should consist of a commercially available, nutritionally balanced pelleted chow formulated for mini-pigs. This handout discusses common questions about feeding mini-pigs.
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Just as courageous, fiery, hard-headed and hilarious as his larger brother, the Miniature Bull Terrier combines all the pow of the Bull Terrier in a more compact and portable package. Even so, this is no lap dog. He would rather sit beside you or better yet, forge ahead towards the next great adventure. Of course, he wants you to come along, too.