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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

Amantadine

Rx

Amantadine is an NMDA receptor antagonist used in veterinary medicine for chronic pain management and neuropathic pain in dogs and cats.

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Benzocaine

Benzocaine is a topical local anesthetic used to provide temporary pain relief for minor skin irritations and wounds in pets.

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Bupivacaine

Rx

Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic used for pain management in pets.

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Buprenorphine

Rx

Buprenorphine is a potent opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe pain management in dogs and cats.

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Butorphanol

Rx

Butorphanol is an opioid pain reliever for dogs and cats, used to manage moderate pain and as a pre-anesthetic.

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Butorphanol tartrate

Rx

Butorphanol tartrate is a veterinary pain-reliever used for managing pain in dogs and cats.

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Carprofen

Rx

Carprofen is a veterinary NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation in dogs, particularly for arthritis and post-surgical recovery.

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Fentanyl

Rx

Fentanyl is a potent opioid pain reliever for managing severe pain in pets under veterinary supervision.

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Fentanyl patch

Rx

Transdermal fentanyl patches provide continuous pain relief for pets with severe chronic pain conditions.

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Gabapentin

Rx

Gabapentin is used to manage pain and seizures in pets. Consult a vet before use.

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Hydrocodone

Rx

Hydrocodone for pets: pain relief and cough suppression in dogs and cats.

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Hydromorphone

Rx

Hydromorphone is an opioid used for pain relief in pets. Consult a vet before use.

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Lidocaine

Rx

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic used in veterinary medicine to provide pain relief and numbness during procedures and for treating various conditions.

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Lidocaine hydrochloride

Rx

Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic used to relieve pain in pets. Consult a vet for appropriate usage.

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Morphine sulfate

Rx

Morphine sulfate is an opioid pain reliever used in veterinary medicine to treat severe pain in pets.

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Nalbuphine

Rx

Nalbuphine is an opioid pain-reliever for dogs and cats, used under veterinary guidance.

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Oxycodone

Rx

Oxycodone is a potent opioid analgesic used in veterinary medicine for severe pain management in dogs and cats under strict veterinary supervision.

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Pain Relief Medications

Rx

Effective pain relief for pets with accurate dosing and precautions.

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Tramadol

Rx

Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used for post-surgical pain management in dogs and cats, providing effective analgesia for recovery.

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Tramadol

Rx

Tramadol is a pain-relieving medication for pets, used to treat moderate to severe pain under veterinary guidance.

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