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Pet medicines, decoded

What each medicine does, how it is given and the warnings worth knowing. Always confirm dosage with your vet.

20 medicines

Appetite Stimulants

Rx

Appetite stimulants help pets with poor appetite regain interest in food through hormonal mechanisms that trigger hunger signals.

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Calcitonin

Rx

Calcitonin is a hormone used to regulate calcium levels in pets.

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Calcitriol

Rx

Calcitriol is used in pets to manage calcium and phosphorus levels, essential for treating certain kidney and parathyroid conditions.

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Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3)

Rx

Calcitriol is a vitamin D analog used in pets for calcium regulation and certain kidney conditions.

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Carbimazole

Rx

Carbimazole is used to manage hyperthyroidism in cats, regulating thyroid hormone levels.

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Insulin

Rx

Insulin manages diabetes in pets. Essential for regulating blood glucose levels.

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Levothyroxine

Rx

Levothyroxine is a hormonal medication for treating hypothyroidism in pets.

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Levothyroxine (Soloxine)

Rx

Levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism in pets by replacing deficient thyroid hormone.

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Methimazole

Rx

Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism in pets. Consult a vet for dosage.

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Methimazole (Thyroid)

Rx

Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism in cats by reducing thyroid hormone production.

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Oxytocin

Rx

Oxytocin is used in pets for inducing labor and milk letdown.

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Salmon Calcitonin

Rx

Salmon Calcitonin is a hormonal medication used to treat bone disorders in pets.

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Thyroid Health Medications

Rx

Explore thyroid medications for pets, covering dosages, side effects, and precautions.

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Thyroid Hormone (Levothyroxine)

Rx

Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs and cats, helping restore normal metabolism and energy levels.

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Thyroid Hormone Modulators

Rx

Thyroid hormone modulators manage thyroid imbalances in pets, ensuring optimal health.

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Thyroid Hormone Replacement

Rx

Effective treatment for canine and feline hypothyroidism, restoring normal thyroid levels.

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Thyroid Hormone Supplements

Rx

Thyroid hormone supplements help manage hypothyroidism in pets, balancing thyroid levels.

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Rx

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a diagnostic hormone used to evaluate thyroid function in dogs and cats through stimulation testing.

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Thyroid Support

Rx

Supports thyroid health in pets. Consult your vet before use.

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Thyroxine

Rx

Thyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs and cats, restoring normal metabolic function.

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