Illustrated Articles
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You Gui Wan (YGW) is traditionally thought of as a kidney Yang tonic, although the actions of the formula are braod enough to allow it to be considered a Kidney Qi and Jing tonic as well. Its indications are similar to Rehmannia 8, but its content of Eucommia makes this formula more effective at dealing with low back weakness and pain. It is also a generally stronger tonic than Rehmannia 8 when it comes to dealing with urinary incontinence. YGW is designed to have a stronger effect on the reproductive tract . Adverse effects have not been reported
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Yu Ping Feng San is a simple formula designed to correct Lung and Wei Qi deficiency, resulting in frequent upper respiratory infections. Chrnic rhinitis and asthma. Symptoms of underlying Qi deficiency include weakness, feeble cough, adn shortness of breath. The cough may be moist or productive. The secondary wind invasion may be hinted at by an aversion to cool or inclement weather. It is an important formula in the treatment and prevention of urticaria. For maximal effect agaisnt hives/urticaria, it may need to be combined with skin Blood tonics such as Si Wu Tang or Si Wu Xiao Feng Yin. Adverse effects are not reported but caution is used in patients prone to auto-immune diseases.
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Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan adresses Liver and esp. Kidney Yin deficiency that has lead to Empty fire. This may be concentrated in the lower burner ( colitis, cystitis). The empty fire may also be generalized leading to symptoms such as chronic weight loss (good appetite), agitation, restlessness, irritability, fear aggression, anxiety, thirst, red eyes, red skin, red dry tongue, wiry rapid pulse.
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Zinc gluconate (neutralized) topical (brand name Maxi/Guard®Zn7 Derm) is an anti-irritant that may provide relief from the dry skin and itching associated with irritating skin conditions in cats, dogs, and other animals. Zinc gluconate (neutralized) topical comes in gel and liquid spray forms.
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Pets and people need some zinc in their diets. However, too much zinc can cause serious health problems. The amount of zinc required to cause poisoning depends upon the pet’s size, the form of zinc ingested, and how much was ingested. Some forms of zinc are more readily absorbed than others.
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Zonisamide is an off-label, oral, systemic medication used to treat seizures alone or with other anticonvulsants. Side effects include sedation, uncoordinated walking, inappetence, liver disease, urinary stones, and metabolic acidosis. It is contraindicated in patients with liver disease or in pregnant or breeding animals.
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A zoonosis is a disease or infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Although cats only pose a mild risk of causing disease in humans, those with immunosuppressive conditions such as HIV or those receiving chemotherapy are at higher risk of becoming ill from these infections. The most common and significant infections that humans can get from their cats include rabies, cat scratch disease, toxoplasmosis, and ringworm. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are not zoonotic. Hygiene plays an important role in preventing the spread of these diseases, as well as preventive medicine for your cat, including regular deworming and external parasite preventives. Keep your cat indoors to minimize exposure to zoonotic diseases.