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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.

45 medicines

Mood Stabilizers for Stress Relief

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Veterinary mood stabilizers help manage anxiety, stress, and behavioral disorders in dogs and cats through various pharmaceutical mechanisms.

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Pentobarbital

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Pentobarbital is a barbiturate sedative used primarily for euthanasia in pets.

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Phenobarbital

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Phenobarbital is a barbiturate used to manage seizures in pets.

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Propofol

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Propofol is a fast-acting sedative used for anesthesia in pets. Consult a vet before use.

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Sedatives

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Comprehensive guide on sedatives for pets: usage, dosage, effects, and precautions.

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Sevoflurane

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Sevoflurane is a veterinary inhalant anesthetic used for inducing and maintaining anesthesia in pets.

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Sileo (Dexmedetomidine)

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Sileo is an FDA-approved gel medication containing dexmedetomidine for treating noise aversion and anxiety in dogs during fireworks and thunderstorms.

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Stress Relief Aids

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Pharmaceutical stress relief aids help manage anxiety and behavioral issues in dogs and cats through various calming mechanisms.

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Telazol

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Telazol is a veterinary sedative for dogs and cats, used for anesthesia and restraint.

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Telazol (tiletamine-zolazepam)

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Telazol is a sedative for pets, combining tiletamine and zolazepam for anesthesia and restraint.

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Tiletamine

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Tiletamine is a veterinary sedative and anesthetic used for short procedures.

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Tiletamine and zolazepam

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Tiletamine and zolazepam are used for sedation and anesthesia in pets. Consult a vet before use.

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Tiletamine hydrochloride + zolazepam hydrochloride

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Tiletamine and zolazepam provide sedation and anesthesia for pets, commonly used in veterinary procedures.

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Tiletamine hydrochloride and zolazepam hydrochloride

Tiletamine and zolazepam are used in pets for sedation and anesthesia.

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Tiletamine-zolazepam

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A powerful anesthetic combination used for sedation and immobilization in veterinary procedures for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.

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Trazodone

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Trazodone is a sedative used in pets to manage anxiety and behavioral issues.

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Tricaine methanesulfonate

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Tricaine methanesulfonate is a veterinary anesthetic used for sedation and anesthesia in fish and aquatic animals during medical procedures.

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Valerian Root

Natural herbal supplement used to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation in dogs and cats through mild sedative properties.

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Xylazine

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Xylazine is a sedative used in veterinary medicine for calming and analgesia.

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xylazine hydrochloride

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Xylazine hydrochloride is a sedative and analgesic used in veterinary medicine for various animals.

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Zolazepam

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Zolazepam is a sedative for pets used to manage anxiety and facilitate anesthesia.

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