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Drug Fact Sheet : Phenylpropanolamine this a prescription drug is found in branded medicines such as Proin and Propalin. . . Description : The primary use of phenylpropanolamine is the treatment of urinary incontinence of the spayed bitch which presents as involuntary leakage of urine, before use a precise diagnosis should be arrived at by a veterinary surgeon as there a number of other conditions it can be mistaken for.  It’s mode of action is by increasing sphincter … Read entire article »

Drug Fact Sheet : Amitriptyline is also known as Elavil, Laroxyl and other trade names. . . Description : Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic anti-depressants and is used to treat conditions in the dog and cat which involve anxiety. In the dog these conditions would include separation anxiety and various recognised compulsive disorder conditions. In the cat I have found it very useful in treating cats which urinate in inappropriate areas in the … Read entire article »

Drug Fact Sheet : Acetazolamide also known as Diamox and Dazamide. . . Description : Acetazolamide while it is a is a sulfonamide drug it’s main use is as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. This class of drug acts to reduce the flow of certain fluids in the body, notably in the eye but also elsewhere such as the kidneys. In veterinary medicine it is commonly used to treat glaucoma, sometimes as a diuretic in cases of congestive cardiac failure … Read entire article »

Drug Fact Sheet : Acetyl Promazine, also known as ACP, Acepromazine, Acepromazine and other trade names. . . Description : Acetyl promazine is a drug which is commonly used as a tranquiliser in the dog. Its exact mechanism of action unknown, some authorities think it acts to block the dopamine receptors in the brain. It is available in both tablet and injectable forms. It is used as a pre-medication as part of common anaesthetic protocols, sedation for minor procedures, … Read entire article »

How To Make Your Dog Sick, Inducing Vomiting [ Emesis ] In The Dog. . Throughout my career I have know dogs swallow a variety of things they should not have, this has  included glass, needles and birth control pills amongst a great list of others. Sometimes they have swallowed poisons such as rat bait and other toxins such as drugs intended for human use which were lying about the house. If you suspect this has happened … Read entire article »