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  • Tick toxicity is due to the toxin from a tick called Ixodes holocyclus or the paralysis tick.

  • Timolol is a beta-adrenoceptor blocking drug (beta-blocker), which reduces the production of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor). It is used in the treatment of glaucoma.

  • Trypsin is an enzyme that is involved in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine. It is secreted by the pancreas as trypsinogen which is a non-activated enzyme (pro-enzyme). It becomes activated to trypsin once it is in the small intestine and then becomes involved in the digestion of proteins.

  • Tolfenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinarian may prescribe tolfenamic acid to reduce pain in arthritis or to reduce fever.

  • Since dogs have tonsils, they also have tonsillitis. It is quite common particularly in small breeds of dogs.

  • Preparations for eyes are available in the form of drops and ointments. They are used to treat a variety of disorders such as infection, inflammation (red eye), glaucoma, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome).

  • The trachea (windpipe) is a flexible tube leading from the mouth to the lungs. It is supported by a collection of cartilage rings which keep the tubes open, allowing air to enter the lungs on inspiration.

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine developed to prevent and treat disease. Its roots are in writings and practices which were developed over millennia.

  • Choosing the correct training package for dogs is just as important as selecting the right education system for children.

  • There are many situations where a head collar may be recommended for your dog as it has the unique benefit of allowing control of the head that collars around the neck or body harnesses do not give.