Veterinary Drug Handbook (VDH) is the reference veterinarians turn to when they want an independent source of information on the drugs that are used in veterinary medicine today.

Somogyi effect

Somogyi effect A condition in which the blood glucose level increases if too much insulin is given. It occurs when insulin causes the blood glucose level to go so low it stimulates the production of other hormones in the body such as epinephrine which promote the breakdown of glycogen (the chemical compound which... ↪ Read more
 

Smooth muscle

Smooth muscle The type of muscle found in the internal organs such as stomach and intestines (not the heart).... ↪ Read more
 

Shedding (of organisms)

Shedding (of organisms) A term used to describe the release of organisms (bacteria, protozoa, viruses) into the environment from an infected animal. The organisms may be in the stool, urine, respiratory secretions, or vaginal discharges. The 'shedding' animal may or may not be showing symptoms of disease.... ↪ Read more
 

Septic

Septic A condition caused by an infection e.g., with bacteria or fungi, or toxins they produce.... ↪ Read more
 

Separation anxiety

Separation anxiety A behavioral condition in which the pet becomes anxious when separated from the owner. Dogs with separation anxiety tend to 'shadow' their owners, greet them exuberantly when they return after being gone, and sometimes vocalize, chew destructively, and urinate or defecate when separated from their... ↪ Read more
 

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Medications which slow down the ability of nerve cells to absorb serotonin, a neurotransmitter (chemical that serves as a messenger between nerves). Example: Prozac.... ↪ Read more
 

Seizure threshold

Seizure threshold the level of stimulation at which a seizure is produced. Raising the seizure threshold makes it less likely a seizure will occur.... ↪ Read more
 

Second generation

Second generation A description of medications developed from an earlier form of the medication. First generation medications were developed from the original form of the drug; second generation medications are adaptations of first generation drugs; third generation drugs are adaptations of second generation, etc.... ↪ Read more
 

Secondary response

Secondary response The faster and greater immune response produced by an animal who has previously encountered that specific antigen. Memory cells are responsible for this more efficient response. Also called 'anamnestic response'.... ↪ Read more
 

Sebaceous adenitis

Sebaceous adenitis Inflammation of a sebaceous (oil-producing) gland. In dogs, sebaceous glands are found on the top of the tail near its base, and at the junction of mucous membranes with skin. In cats, these glands are found on the chin, lip margins and the top of the tail. Inflammation of the sebaceous glands... ↪ Read more
 

Sclerosis

Sclerosis A hardening of tissue, usually the result of chronic inflammation.... ↪ Read more
 

Retina

Retina The rear interior surface of the eyeball is called the retina. The retina contains nerve cells referred to as rods and cones. The rods are sensitive to light and the cones to color. The retina receives the light and color and converts them into nerve impulses which go to the brain.... ↪ Read more
 

Popular Diagnoses

Packed cell volume (PCV, hematocrit) Reflex ovulator Mucolytic Microfilaricide Bronchodilator Hematocrit Glucocorticoid Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) ↪ All veterinary diagnose

Other Diagnoses

Obligate Carnivore Obsessive compulsive Offal Off label Opioid Oral hypoglycemic agent Osmotic diuretic Otic

Popular Veterinary Clinics

VCA Welborn Animal Hospital, 7860 Washington Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 USA MedVet Columbus, 300 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center, 90 East Pittsford Road, Rutland, VT VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital, 6969 East Shea Boulevard Suite 150 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 USA Norway Veterinary Hospital, 10 Main St P.O. Box 273 Norway, ME 04268 USA Connecticut Veterinary Center & Pet ER, 470 Oakwood Ave West Hartford, CT 06110 USA Craig Road Animal Hospital, 5051 West Craig Road, Las Vegas, NV Abri Veterinary Hospital Inc, 1449 Trademart Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27127 USA ↪ All veterinary clinics

Other Veterinary Clinics

Bethany Animal Hospital, 2400 Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 60178 USA Bevlab Animal Hospital, 2949 West 127th Street, Blue Island, IL VCA Blum Animal Hospital, 3219 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60657 USA Bramer Animal Hospital Ltd, 1021 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201-3695 USA Brumley Veterinary Clinic PC, 5328 Main Street Suite 106 Lisle, IL 60532-4185 USA BRUSH COLLEGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 566 N. Brush College Rd Decatur, IL 62521 USA Buffalo Grove Animal Hospital, 1031 West Dundee Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 USA Broad Ripple Animal Clinic, 6225 Broadway Street, Indianapolis

Popular Drugs

DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE Doses - PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM Doses - METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE ACEPROMAZINE MALEATE Doses - PREDNISOLONE, PREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE, PREDNISOLONE ACETATE, PREDNISONE Doses - FURAZOLIDONE Doses - FERROUS SULFATE Doses - LEVAMISOLE ↪ All veterinary drug

Other Drugs

Ceftiofur Sodium Sterile powder Carr & Day & Martin WOUND CREAM CARR & DAY & MARTIN VANNER & PREST STOCKHOLM HOOF TAR Carr & Day & Martin ICE BLUE LEG COOLER CARR & DAY & MARTIN KILLITCH 25% W / V CUTANEOUS EMULSION PRO-TEC™ CHLORSEPTIC 2% SANITROL 1010 intervet safe-guard® (fenbendazole)

Popular Terms

Subalbinotic Steatis Uteroverdin Paradoxical CSF acidosis Figure of 8 suture pattern Nerve root signature Ovariohysterectomy Abrev OVH Signalment ↪ All veterinary term

Other Terms

Iris bombe Iris hypoplasia Iris prolapse Iso-ionic Isomer Isosthenuria Isothermalizer Isotonic

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