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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.

79 medicines

Doxapram

Rx

Doxapram is a respiratory stimulant used in pets to increase breathing. Consult a veterinarian before use.

respiratory stimulantotherdogcat

Doxapram hydrochloride

Rx

Doxapram hydrochloride is a respiratory stimulant used in pets to treat respiratory depression.

CNS stimulantotherdogscats

Ear Cleaners

Ear cleaners for pets help maintain ear hygiene, preventing infections. Always consult a veterinarian before use.

cleaning solutionotherdogcat

Ear Cleaning Solutions

Effective ear cleaning solutions for dogs and cats, ensuring healthy ears and preventing infections.

cleanserotherdogcat

Epinephrine

Rx

Epinephrine is used in pets for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

sympathomimeticotherdogscats

Famotidine

Rx

Famotidine is used in pets to reduce stomach acid. Consult your vet for advice.

H2 receptor antagonistotherdogcat

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Famotidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used to treat stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and gastritis in dogs and cats by reducing stomach acid production.

H2 receptor antagonistotherdogcat

Feliway

Feliway is a pheromone therapy for cats to reduce stress and anxiety-related behaviors.

pheromone therapyothercat

Fluoxetine

Rx

Fluoxetine is an SSRI used to treat behavioral issues in pets. Consult a vet.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)otherdogcat

Furosemide

Rx

Furosemide is a diuretic used to treat fluid retention in pets. Consult your vet.

loop diureticotherdogcat

Glycopyrrolate

Rx

Glycopyrrolate is used in pets to reduce saliva and respiratory secretions.

Anticholinergicotherdogcat

Guaifenesin

Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to relieve coughs in pets.

Expectorantotherdogcat

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is used to induce vomiting in pets. Always consult a vet first.

oxidizing agentotherdogcat

Lacosamide

Rx

Lacosamide is an antiepileptic medication used to control seizures in dogs and cats when other treatments have proven insufficient.

Antiepileptic drug (AED)otherdogcat

Lactated Ringer's solution

Lactated Ringer's solution is a sterile fluid used to treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalances in pets.

crystalloid fluidotherdogcat

Lactulose

Rx

Lactulose is a laxative used to treat constipation and liver disease in pets.

laxativeotherdogcat

Lansoprazole

Rx

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor for treating gastrointestinal issues in pets.

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)otherdogcat

Latanoprost

Rx

Latanoprost is used to manage glaucoma in pets by reducing intraocular pressure.

Prostaglandin analogotherdogcat

Laxatives for Cats

Explore safe and effective laxatives for cats, including uses, dosages, and precautions. Always consult a vet.

gastrointestinal agentothercat

Levetiracetam

Rx

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures in pets.

anticonvulsantotherdogcat

Loperamide

Rx

Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea in dogs. Consult your vet before use.

antidiarrhealotherdog

Mannitol

Rx

Osmotic diuretic used to reduce intracranial pressure, treat kidney failure, and promote diuresis in veterinary medicine.

Osmotic diureticotherdogcat

Maropitant

Rx

Maropitant is an antiemetic medication used to prevent and treat vomiting in dogs and cats by blocking neurokinin-1 receptors in the brain.

Neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonistotherdogcat

Maropitant citrate

Rx

Maropitant citrate is a prescription antiemetic medication used to prevent and treat vomiting in dogs and cats by blocking NK1 receptors in the brain.

NK1 receptor antagonist antiemeticotherdogcat