Results for: dog depression
Diazepam
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Diazepam is a sedative with anti-anxiety, muscle relaxing, and hypnotic properties. It can be used to treat seizures, appetite loss in cats, anxiety, and other disorders. It may also be used to sedate your pet before surgery or other procedures. HOW IT WORKS:...
Oxazepam
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Oxazepam is a sedative with anti-anxiety and muscle relaxing properties. It is prescribe to stimulate appetite and treat anxiety. HOW IT WORKS: Oxazepam is thought to work by promoting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA inhibits the effects of...
Otitis Externa (Ear Infection)
dog ear shaking head bad odor discharge redness mites yeast bacteria fungus ear pain depression ear infection dog ear problems chronic ear infections common ear disorders...
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
FIP, coronavirus, wet form, Loss of appetite, Depression, Listlessness, Bloated belly, Labored breathing, fluid in the chest, Fever, Dehydration, Pale tongue, pale gums, pale nose, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dark urine, jaundice, liver failure, Sudden death, fluid in heart sac, Dry Form, Lethargy, Change...
Ammonium Chloride
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Ammonium chloride is prescribed by veterinarians to acidify your pet’s urine. This may help dissolve certain kinds of bladder stones or help promote some toxins to be expelled in the urine. Ammonium chloride may also be used in conjunction with antibiotics to mak...
Buspirone
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Buspirone is often used by veterinarians to treat fear and aggression in pets. It may also help treat certain behavior problems such as urine spraying in cats. It is not particularly useful in the treatment of separation anxiety. It also does not serve as a muscle rela...
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) is a synthetic progesterone. It is commonly used in humans as a form of birth control, and it may also be used in pets to suppress heat cycles. It can also be used to treat behavior problems such as aggression, spraying or marking.
Amitriptyline
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Amitriptyline is a tricyclic depressant used to treat many behavioral disorders in pets. It may be prescribed to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming, death of a companion, or other problems. Amitriptyline has a pain relieving component, and is often used for a...
Antifreeze Poisoning
... only takes about 2 Tablespoons to be lethal in a dog, and only 1/2 a Tablespoon to be lethal in a cat. Generally speaking their is a lack of public awareness of how toxic antifreeze is to pets. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) The chemical in an...
Heartgard
...he worm, but is often given to heartworm-infected dogs to prevent further growth. If your pet tests positive for heartworms, your veterinarian will likely use another drug, Immiticide®, to treat the adults. STORAGE INFORMATION: Store at room temperature and protect from light. Keep s...
Interceptor
...rinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Interceptor® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Interceptor®’s active ingredient is Milbemycin and is effective against internal parasites such as roundworms,...
Temaril P
...rug is also often used to treat skin disorders of dogs. It often relieves itchiness that other drugs have been unsuccessful against. Temaril-P® is also used to treat various cough conditions of dogs including kennel cough, tracheobronchitis bronchitis including all allergic bronchitis, and coug...
Arthritis
...ling or inflammation of one or more joints in the dog or cat. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Most arthritis is related to age. However, an injury or disease of the affected area are also common causes. There are generally two types of arthritis seen in dogs and cats:
Phenobarbital
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Phenobarbital is used to control epilepsy in your pet. It may be used alone or in conjuction with other drugs to reduce the number and severity of your pet’s seizures. HOW IT WORKS: A seizure is a sudden surge in neuron activity in the brain, causin...
Distemper (Canine)
...ing in unvaccinated puppies, but can affect adult dogs, raccoons and ferrets. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) As mentioned above, it is the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) that is the cause of the disease. Puppies between three and six months of age are most susceptible to inf...
Rabies
... Difficulty swallowing Depression or excitability Extreme changes in normal behavior Convulsions Unprovoked aggressiveness DIAGNOSIS & TESTS The ...
Calicivirus
... Salivation Depression Lethargy Loss of Appetite Weight Loss Limping or Joint Pain-this is normally only seen when a particular strain of the Calicivirus is involved.
Sentinel
...rinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Sentinel® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Sentinel® contains Milbemycin Oxime, which is effective against internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipw...
Tylenol
...non-opiate pain relieving drug sometimes given to dogs to relieve pain and fever. Tylenol® is typically a combination of acetaminophen and codeine. It is unusual in that it is unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and does not reduce inflammation. It is typically prescribed to t...
Anemia
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Anemia is not a stand alone disease, but rather a result of another disease process. It is associated with a deficiency of red blood cells, which are needed to carry oxygen through the body. When there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin present, ...