Oxytocin is a hormone naturally produced in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It is normally presented as an injectable and the concentration of the drug which will be i.u. { International units per ml will be marked on the bottle.} It is possible that different formulations from different manufacturers will...
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This is a useful drug in the treatment tick borne diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichiosis. It is also used to treat leptospirosis and a variety of other diseases in the dog and cat especially respiratory diseases.
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This drug is generally considered to be safe and few side effects have been noted, where they have occurred they have included lethargy, sedation, vomiting, diarrhea and inappetance. As always allergic reactions are possible as they are to any drug but these are rare.
Clindamycin is a commonly used antibiotic for treating susceptible bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It exerts it's anti-bacterial effects by suppressing protein synthesis and growth. This is the way that other antibiotics such Erythromycin and Lincomycin work.
An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic which is related to penicillin and is used to treat bacterial infections in dogs.
An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon ... What is Melatonin? What is it used for in the dog? This article will cover dose rates for Melatonin, give you some basic information about Melatonin and also list some of it's potential side effects.
More >>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...
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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.
An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. Acepromazine, ACP, Acetyl Promazine For The Dog, Dose Rates, Side Effects. 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.
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...
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There are a number of drugs available to control inflammation and suppress the immune system in cats, an example of this is prednisolone { prednisone }, this is a very commonly used drug. This drugs belong to a class of drugs known as glucocorticoids so called because they are related to cortisone and they...
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Vaccines however are not a universal magic bullet, some diseases such as smallpox which has been eradicated and polio which has been dramatically reduced are prime examples of the benefits of vaccination but other major diseases such as HIV are still proving very difficult to effectively vaccinate against.
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An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. The uses of prednisolone are wide and varied here are a few examples. They are used to treat allergies, inflammations and autoimmune diseases when the underlying cause cannot be treated or prevented. Examples include treatment of bronchial and lung diseases, skin diseases, intestinal diseases, spinal cord and...
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Like all medication side effects are possible, mild side effects are not unusual, though the vast majority of cats show none at all, and thrive on treatment. The most common side effects are vomiting, going off food and becoming listless. Occasionally more serious side effects are seen and these can be quite varied.
An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. The use of clavamox { synulox , augmentin } in dogs, dose rate, info, side effects This is a broad acting antibiotic, the 250 mg version consists of 200 mg amoxicillin combined with 50 mg clavulanic acid { synulox }. There are other strengths available and there are a number...
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From a qualified veterinary surgeon, an article about the use of oxytetracycline in the dog, dose rate, info, side effects.
David Smith.
