Results for: dog pets
Griseofulvin
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Griseofulvin is an anti-fungal drug given to pets with fungal infections of the skin and hair coat. Most commonly, it is prescribed to pets with ringworm (which is actually a fungus, not a worm!). Sometimes, ringworm can be treated with a toppical medication, but often...
Imodium
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea and acute colitis in humans, but may be prescribed to pets. It is also effective in malabsorption and maldigestion in pets that are not extracting enough nutrients from their food. It is a non-addictive weak narcotic.Treatme...
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...
Sulfasalazine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Sulfasalazine is used in pets to treat disorders of the digestive tract and intestines. It may also be used to treat Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis (pain and inflammation targeting the joints). It should be taken with food unless otherwise directed by y...
Ephedrine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Ephedrine is commonly given to pets to help control urinary incontinence. It may also be used to treat nasal congestion. It stimulates certain receptors of the nervous system that have many effects on the body. HOW IT WORKS: Ephedrine works by doing a number...
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.
Pepcid
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Famotidine is a histamine (H2) blocker that is used to prevent and treat stomach and intestinal ulcers. It is often prescribed in the cases of parvovirus, irritable bowel syndrome, megaesophagous, and acid reflux to soothe inflammation and assist in healing. It is also...
Neomycin sulfate
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Neomycin is given to pets to treat and prevent bacteria in the intestines. It is often given before surgery of the intestines. It also kills bacteria that produce ammonia, lowering these ammonia levels and treating a disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. HOW IT ...
Baytril
...c used to treat difficult bacterial infections in pets. It is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterias. Previously, Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus bacterias were very difficult to treat, but Enrofloxacin proves effective against them. It is commonly used for skin infections a...
Febendazole
...oundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in pets. It is only FDA-approved in dogs, but veterinarians often prescribe Febendazole to cats as well. Your veterinarian may perform a fecal floatation test if they suspect a parasite or as part of a routine check-up. It involves taking a smal...
Atenolol
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Atenolol is a beta blocker that is used to control the heart rate of pets with irregular heart rhythms. It is also an effective blood pressure reducer. HOW IT WORKS: Atenolol blocks the beta1 receptor of epinephrine. Epinephrine is commonly called adrenaline...
Difloxacin
...c used to treat difficult bacterial infections in pets. It is effective against most Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacterias. It is often prescribed to pets with wounds or abcesses, as well as urinary tract infections. HOW IT WORKS: Difloxacin works by preventing bacteria from prod...
Rifampin
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Rifampin is used to treat many bacterial infections of Rhodococcus, Mycobacteria and Staphylococci, as well as some antifungal activity against histoplasmosis or aspergillosis. It is commonly used in conjunction with another antibiotic or antifungal. HOW IT WORKS:...
Bromides
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Bromides are used to control epilepsy in your pet. It is often used in conjunction with Phenobarbital to reduce the severity and number of seizures.It may take months before this drug achieves fewer seizures. It is very easy to overdose your pet on this...
Asprin
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Acetylsalicylic Acid, commonly called aspirin, is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) which may be used for the treatment of inflammation in pets. It is typically prescribed to treat mild pain or chronic pain associated with arthritis. It may be used to trea...
Antacids
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Antacids are used to reduce the acidity in the digestive tract by increasing the pH to a more basic level. It is used to treat symptoms associated with heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcers. Some antacids may be effective in pets with kidney failure to reduce the a...
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...
Codeine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Codeine is used to treat mild to moderate pain in pets. It may also be used as a cough suppressant or and anti-diarrhea medication. It blocks the pain signals, reducing the pain felt, but not treating the cause of the pain. HOW IT WORKS: Codeine is derived f...
Fluconazole
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fluconazole is an antifungal drug effective against fungus and yeast. It is typically used for skin infections, fungus in the nailbeds, and more intense fungal infections including Blastomycosis and Histoplasmosis. It is related to Ketoconazole, but is able to more eff...