EPISODE · Aug 14, 2024 · 14 MIN
#15MinutesWithDrProença Ferret Pharmacokinetics: Unveiling the Secrets of Oral Pimobendan
from VETAHEAD Pod · host VETAHEAD with Dr. Laila Proença
Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's explore the population pharmacokinetics of single-dose oral pimobendan in ferrets. Discover how this chewable heart medication, commonly used for dogs, performs in our little fuzzy friends. From the challenges of administering medications to ferrets, to the fascinating findings on drug absorption and metabolism, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for veterinary professionals. Tune in to learn how oral pimobendan could be a game-changer in managing cardiac conditions in ferrets and why cross-matching and individual variability are crucial considerations. Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift! Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind Head to VETAHEAD Website Join our VETAHEAD Community Follow @the_vetahead on Instagram Subscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTube Follow @vetahead on Facebook Follow @vetahead on TikTok
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Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Proença on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's explore the population pharmacokinetics of single-dose oral pimobendan in ferrets. Discover how this chewable heart medication, commonly used for dogs, performs in our little fuzzy friends. From the challenges of administering medications to ferrets, to the fascinating findings on drug absorption and metabolism, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips for veterinary professionals. Tune in to learn how oral pimobendan could be a game-changer in managing cardiac conditions in ferrets and why cross-matching and individual variability are crucial considerations. Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift! Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehind Head to VETAHEAD Website Join our VETAHEAD Community Follow @the_vetahead on Instagram Subscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTube Follow @vetahead on Facebook Follow @vetahead on TikTok
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#15MinutesWithDrProença Ferret Pharmacokinetics: Unveiling the Secrets of Oral Pimobendan
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