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An epulis is a benign oral tumour that affects the gum. It arises from the periodontal ligament which lines the tooth cavity and surrounds the tooth.
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Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have an anti-inflammatory effect and are used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. They may be used alone or with other medicines.
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Estradiol benzoate (also called Oestradiol benzoate) is a synthetic oestrogen. Estradiol is used for prevention of pregnancy after mismating (misalliance) in female dogs; the drug needs be given soon after the mismating to be effective.
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Oestriol is a natural oestrogen. Oestrogens tighten the bladder sphincter. Oestriol is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs.
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Etamiphylline is used to relieve coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and troubled breathing. The medication works by opening up the air passages of the lungs and increasing the amount of air flowing into the lungs.
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Ethyloestrenol is an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of the male hormone testosterone.
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Euthanasia allows your cat to die in peace with dignity and without further suffering. It can be a very hard decision to make but it is one of the kindest things that an owner can do for a suffering cat.
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Evening primrose oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used in the treatment of allergic skin conditions. It may be used alone or with other medicines.
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These are non-specific clinical signs and can be caused by many different conditions and diseases.
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EPI is the inability of the pancreas to produce sufficient pancreatic juice to adequately digest fats and also to a lesser extent carbohydrates and proteins ingested in the food.