Relieves itching.... ↪ Read more

An agent that kills protozoa, which are one-celled organisms such as Giardia.... ↪ Read more

A molecular structure on surfaces of such particles as bacteria and viruses. This structure is recognized by the body as 'foreign' and stimulates the body to produce special proteins called antibodies to inactivate this foreign invader. See also antibody.... ↪ Read more

agent that decreases or stops vomiting.... ↪ Read more

A drug used to prevent or decrease the severity of convulsions. Drugs administered to reduce seizures.... ↪ Read more

Stopping the blood clotting process.... ↪ Read more

a drug that blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase; this results in stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.... ↪ Read more

Stopping the communications between certain nerves and muscles of the body including those of the gastrointestinal tract and heart. These nerves are called 'parasympathetic' nerves and do such things as constrict the pupils of the eye, stimulate contractions of the muscles in the intestine, and slow... ↪ Read more

A measurement of the amount of antibodies in the blood. The test to measure antibodies is usually performed by making a number of dilutions of the blood and then measuring at what dilution there is sufficient antibody to react in the test. For example, a titer of 1:8 (one to eight) means the blood... ↪ Read more

A protein referred to as immunoglobulin and is derived from lymphocytes originating from the bone marrow (B cells). This form of immunity is essential for extracellular pathogens. Small disease-fighting proteins produced by certain types of cells called 'B cells'. The proteins are made in response... ↪ Read more

Medication which kills certain types of intestinal worms; dewormer.... ↪ Read more

Loss of appetite. Lack of appetite. May be partial or total.... ↪ Read more