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Potassium Supplements
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Potassium Chloride and Potassium Gluconate are supplements that are used to increase the amount of potassium in your pet’s blood. Pets that have a deficiency of potassium usually have an underlying condition such as a chronic kidney condition or kidney failure. T...
Potassium Supplements
potassium deficiency, deficiency of potassium, chronic kidney condition, kidney failure...
Carnitine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Carnitine is an amino acid that your pet’s body uses to turn fat into energy. It is produced naturally in the body out of lysine and methionine, but in pets with heart issues or too much fat in their bodies, more carnitine may be supplemented. Some pets may lack ...
Lysine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lysine helps halt the replication of herpesvirus in your pet. It is typically administered to cats. It is effective against conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye) that is associated with the herpesvirus.Always discuss the dosage of over the counter L-Lysine w...
Ursodiol
...: Ursodiol is a bile acid given to cats and dogs for the treatment and prevention of gallstones. It is also used in the treatment of chronic liver problems. Ursodiol is not FDA approved for veterinary use, but it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication.
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...
Enalapril
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Enalapril is used to treat minor to severe heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, or high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat chronic kidney failure. It lowers blood pressure, lowers the stress on the heart, and reduces fluid build-up in the lungs. It is often...
Benazepril
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Benazepril is used to treat minor to severe heart failure, high blood pressure, or loss of protein in the kidney due to some kidney diseases. It lowers blood pressure, lowers the stress on the heart, and reduces fluid build-up in the lungs. It is often used in conjunct...
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:
Tetracycline
...tic. It is used to fight bacterial infections in dogs and cats. Tetracycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections including, leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis, mycoplasma, psittacosis, and tick borne diseases including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. H...
Hyperthyroidism
... blood test used for confirming hypothyroidism in dogs. This is a timed test so you should expect to have your dog stay in the hospital for a day. A small amount of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is injected into the bloodstream, then in about six hours a blood sample is drawn for evaluation of t...