Common Pet Medications

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Adequan - used in combating arthritis, injections are given twice a week for 4 weeks for a maximum of eight injections. Injections are given intramuscularly. The usual patients are dogs, cats, and horses.

In veterinary medicine, buspirone has been especially helpful in the treatment of phobias (such as fear of thunder, people in uniform, etc.) and in the treatment of urine marking in cats.

Carprofen - A member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), the same class as such common over-the-counter remedies as Advil (ibuprofen), Orudis (ketoprofen), and aspirin. It is used for relieving pain, such as joint pain or post-surgical relieving pain.

Chloramphenicol - Chloramphenicol represents years of antibiotic development. It can easily pass deeply through purulent material to the organisms hiding within, through cell membranes to attack parasites living within, and into organs where other antibiotics cannot go.

Cisapride - One of the stomach's most important functions is to grind the food we eat into a fine slurry that will pass through the intestines freely. Cisapride is thus an excellent alternative to those patients who have unacceptable side effects with metoclopramide.

Clemastine fumarate - This is one of the more effective antihistamines available, although a bit more expensive. Due to its efficacy, it is the first choice for combating itchy skin. It has found to be helpful in 30% of itchy dogs and 50% of itchy cats.

Diazepam - This medication has many valuable uses, such as an anti-anxiety medication, a muscle relaxant, an appetite stimulant, and a seizure control drug.

Diphenhydramine - Most obviously, diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and it's used for inflammatory and allergic conditions such as vaccination side effects, blood transfusion reactions, snake bites, bee stings and insect bites.

Enrofloxacin - Enrofloxacin can be used in either cats or dogs for combating different types of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas.

Fenbendazole - Very effective in combating roundworms, hookworms, and the more difficult to treat whipworms.

Fluconazole - Fluconazole works by inhibiting the fungal enzymes that produce ergosterol, an important component of the fungal cell wall. Without adequate ergosterol, the fungal cell becomes weak, leaky, and ultimately dies.

Glipizide - This oral medication works by causing the pancreas to release insulin more effectively. It also helps increase tissue sensitivity so that smaller doses of insulin may have a greater effect. Some cats will respond adequately to this treatment and thus avoid the use of insulin injections at home.

Ketoconazole - This drug fights fungal infections both minor and life threatening, but because of the way it works it can also be used to treat Cushing's disease (a cortisone imbalance).

Orbifloxacin - Orbifloxacin may be used in dogs and cats to combat different types of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas. This medication is also active against Staphylococci, and thus is commonly used for skin infections.

Phenobarbital - In dogs and cats, phenobarbital is probably the first choice for seizure suppression. One of the cheapest medications in veterinary medicine, this is safe and effective if used correctly.

Phenylpropanolamine - Phenylpropanolamine can be used for the suppression of appetite or as a decongestant, but in veterinary medicine this medication is used almost exclusively for the control of urinary incontinence in the female dog.

Ranitidine - This medication is used in any situation where there is stomach irritation and ulceration.

Terbinafine - Terbinafine is used for combating other types of fungi but at this time it is mostly used against ringworm.

Trimethoprim Sulfa - Trimethoprim sulfa is known by many names since it's a commonly used antibiotic in both human and veterinary medicine. It's become a popular choice thanks to its broad spectrum and inexpensive cost.

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