The Most Commonly-used Pet Medications

There are lots of veterinary and pet medication websites to be found on the Internet nowadays, and all claim to be the foremost authority and source for your pet’s needs. Your pet's medical condition should be evaluated by a veterinarian before any medical decisions are implemented. Thus, the professional advice of a registered veterinarian is invaluable. The information to be found in this article does not intend to replace the care of a professional; its purpose is solely for educational purposes.

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

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 - Carprofen is 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 pain relief, such as joint pain or post-surgical pain relief.

Cephalexin - An antibiotic which is very valuable for the treatment of common and uncomplicated infections.

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. Its efficacy makes it a common first choice for itchy skin. It has found to be helpful in 30% of itchy dogs and 50% of itchy cats.

Diazepam - There are many uses for this medication since it is effective 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 for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites.

Enrofloxacin - Enrofloxacin can be used in either cats or dogs to combat various kinds of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas.

Fenbendazole - Very valuable in combating roundworms, hookworms, and 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.

Meclizine hydrochloride - This medication is typically used for nausea relief due to motion sickness, and it is effective for use in both humans and pets.

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. Also effective against Staphylococci, and thus is commonly used for skin infections.

Lactulose - Lactulose is primarily utilized as a stool softener or for treating liver patients.

Phenylpropanolamine - This medication is used for controlling appetite or as a decongestant, but in veterinary medicine it is used almost exclusively to treat urinary incontinence in the female dog.

Ranitidine - This medication is used for the treatment of conditions where there is stomach irritation and ulceration.

Terbinafine - Terbinafine has activity against 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.

Chiun Masters is a researcher and writer for www.callpetmeds.com, which provides high quality pet medications at great prices. Visit us for all your pet medication needs.

Please Rate this Article

5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 

Not yet Rated