Results for: pregnant dogs
Multiple Cat Households
Do I need to separate my pregnant cat from the others (2)? Pregnant cat and one sister strays, and 5 yr old female spayed cat. They seem to be picking at her. They are helping her groom and laying together at times as usual....
Anal Gland Problems
My dog is pregnant, and now it seems like she is having problems pooping. I took her temp. and it was 101.5 and when I went to take it, there was poop around her butt. What should I do?...
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:...
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...
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...
Vetmedin
...RAL DESCRIPTION: Pimobendan is used to give dogs with congestive heart disease and failure a longer life. It helps the heart do it’s job more efficiently by opening up the blood vessels leading to and from your pet’s heart. It is best to give this drug to a pet with an empt...
Tylosin
...eat certain types of chronic diarrhea in cats and dogs. The powder form is not FDA approved for use in companion animals, but it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication. It is also given as an injectable. HOW IT WORKS: Tylosin is a bacteriostatic antibio...
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...
Ciprofloxacin
...hylline DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO PREGNANT PETS - Ciprofloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO DOGS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE - Ciprofloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. It may effect large breeds do...
Febendazole
...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 small fecal sample from your dog usin...
Difloxacin
...heophyllineDO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO PREGNANT PETS - Difloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO DOGS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE - Difloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. USE CAUTION WHEN ADMINI...
Naproxen
...fever. It is generally not recommended for use in dogs and cats due to the high risk of toxicity and overdose. Other NSAIDs may be used due to their low risk of side effects. HOW IT WORKS: NSAIDs work by reducing the enzyme COX-2. COX-2 is involved in the formation of prostaglandins which...
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,...
Revolution
...used to prevent flea infestations on your pet. In dogs, it is also effective against ticks, sarcoptes mites, ear mites, and heartworms. In cats, it is also effective against roundworms, hookworms, ear mites, and heartworms. HOW IT WORKS: Selamectin works by entering your pets bloodstream ...
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...
Fluoxetine
...veterinarians to reduce anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats. It is the equivalent to the human drug Prozac. HOW IT WORKS: Fluoxetine increases serotonin levels within the central nervous system by allowing it to accumulate and effect the part of the brain that is responsible for socia...
Chlorambucil
... USE CAUTION WHEN ADMINISTERING THIS DRUG TO PREGNANT OR LACTATING DOGS - Chlorambucil may cause birth defects...
K9 Advantix
...ERAL DESCRIPTION Advantix is a drug used on dogs that will kill fleas, ticks, and sandflies, preventing many diseases. It contains imidacloprid and permethrin. Imidacloprid is used to control flea infestations on pets. It damages a key receptor in the central nervous system of the flea...
Rimadyl
...is and hip dysplasia. Carprofen is often given to dogs for post-operative pain and inflammation. It is generally not recommended for use in cats, as other NSAIDs have been more extensively studied. HOW IT WORKS: NSAIDs work by reducing the enzyme COX-2. COX-2 is involved in the formation ...