Pet Medication Information Page
This page has information on the basics of a number of different pet medications. If you're looking for general medical information or have a question about your dog or cat, go to the Pet Questions Page for answers. You should not be trying to use these pages to self-medicate your pet - they can help you understand how your vet is treating your pet and what side effects to watch out for, but it is a BAD IDEA to try to do it yourself, and you probably can't anyway because many of these require vet approval to buy.
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Pet Medications
The following medications are listed alphabetically, and each has a page with further information on the particular medication, what the side effects for your pet can be, and how they work against particular diseases.
Allergy Medicines for Pets:
Atarax - An antihistamine made for people, but used in both cats and dogs.
Atopica - An immunosuppressant that is used in dogs, mainly for skin conditions.
Hydroxyzine - Another name for Atarax.
Antibiotics for Pets:
Albon - An antibiotic used in both dogs and cats for bacterial infections.
Amoxi - An antibiotic that comes in both tabs and drops, it is only for cats.
Antirobe - An antibiotic used in both dogs and cats for bacterial infections.
Baytril - An antibiotic used in cats, dogs, and livestock for bacterial infections.
Arthritis Medications and Supplements:
Adequan - A series of injections used for both dogs and cats with arthritis.
Arthogen - A nutritional supplement used in both dogs and cats.
Arthramine - A nutritional supplement, made only for dogs.
Arthrimaxx - A nutritional supplement used in both dogs and cats.
Cartiflex - A nutritional supplement for dogs, now called Palaflex.
Chondroflex - A nutritional supplement used in both dogs and cats.
Cosequin DS - A drug used for both dogs and cats.
Deracoxib - The generic name for the drug Deramaxx, used only in dogs.
Deramaxx - A pain medication used only on dogs.
Duralactin - A milk-based nutritional supplement for both dogs and cats.
Glycoflex - A joint supplement for dogs.
Joint Max DS - A nutritional arthritis supplement for dogs and cats.
Metacam - An anti-inflammatory drug for osteoarthritis in pets.
Palaflex - A nutritional supplement for dogs.
Restor-A-Flex - A nutritional arthritis supplement for both cats and dogs.
Rimadyl - An anti-inflammatory drug used mainly on dogs, but sometimes on cats.
Synovi G3 - A nutritional supplement used on both dogs and cats.
Zubrin - An anti-inflammatory drug made for arthritis in dogs.
Bladder Stones Med:
Ammonil - A urine acidifier that helps break up bladder stones, for both dogs and cats.
Cushing's Disease Meds:
Anipryl - A medication for dogs that is used on Cushings.
Ketoconazole - The generic drug on which Nizoral is based.
Lysodren - A medication mainly for dogs that have Cushings.
Nizoral - A medication used on both dogs and cats for Cushing's, but it has greater risks of side effects.
Dewormers:
Drontal Plus - A highly effective dewormer for both cats and dogs that kills all kinds of worms.
Evict DS Wormer - A medicine based on pyrantel pamoate for deworming dogs.
Ketoconazole - The generic drug of which Nizoral is a brand name.
Nemex 2 Wormer - A medicine for roundworms and hookworms in dogs and puppies.
Nizoral - An antifungal drug used in both dogs and cats, but it is older, risks more side effects, and other medications are generally preferred to it.
Panacur - A prescription dewormer primarily for dogs.
Tapeworm Tabs - A little tablet that kills tapeworms in both dogs and cats.
Disinfectants:
Chlorihexiderm Flush - An all-purpose disinfectant used to clean wounds, shampoo the cat, or as an ear cleaner.
Nolvasan - Another all-purpose disinfectant that works against bacterial and fungal infections.
Diarrhea Medications:
Amforal - A dog-only medication that kills off bacterial causes of diarrhea.
Digestive Problems:
Acetylator - A dietary supplement used to enhance digestion and bowel health in both cats and dogs.
Cat Lax - A feline laxative that is made from cod liver oil.
Ear Infections:
Baytril Otic - A combination of an
antibiotic and antifungal medications that is used on ear infections in pets.
Ear Mite Medications:
Acarexx - An ivermectin-based form of ear drops that
kills ear mites, but it is only for cats.
Hairballs:
Cat Lax - A feline laxative that is also used as a hairball remedy.
Heart Medications:
Atenolol - A beta blocker that lowers blood pressure and heart rate and reduces stress on the heart.
Heartworm Medications:
Heartgard Plus - A heartworm medication used in both dogs and cats.
Interceptor - A heartworm medicine that damages the nerves of worms, used in both cats and dogs.
Iverhart Plus - A monthly heartworm preventative for dogs.
Insect Repellant:
Pet Guard Gel - A mosquito, fly, and gnat repellant for pets.
Mange Treatments:
Goodwinol Ointment - An ointment that kills mites that cause mange.
Senility Medications:
Anipryl - A medication for dogs that has had some success in reducing age-related cognitive problems.
Skin Infections / Dermatitis:
Malaseb - A topical skin cream / shampoo that you apply to dogs and cats with fungal or bacterial skin issues.
Kerasolv Gel - A skin cream used for excess keratin problems (a problem with foot pads in most cases).
Oxydex Gel - A gel that is used on acne and pyoderma.
Tick Medicines:
K-9 Advantix - A dog-only medicine that kills fleas and ticks.
ProTICall - An insecticide for dogs only that kills ticks.
Wounds:
Granulex Spray - A spray for both cats and dogs that is designed to promote healing by getting rid of dead tissues in wounds.
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