There are numerous flea treatments for dogs and cats, each with their own merits. Most commonly people now prefer topical medications like Advantage® or Frontline®, which are applied once monthly and tend to kill most fleas. For a bad flea infestation, these may not work adequately and may need to be applied more frequently. Augmenting…
Whether feeding vegetarian dog food from choice or necessity, such as a medical condition, both dry and wet varieties as well as treats are available. Dry vegetarian dog food is available commercially, including V-Dog® Crunchy Nuggets that feature a combination of wheat, corn and soybean meal. Canned, or wet, vegetarian dog food is made by…
The antihistamine Chlorpheniramine® is primarily used for dogs when treating allergic reactions. Using Chlorpheniramine® for dogs can ease the itching, inflammation, and irritation associated with skin, ear, and eye problems. This drug is also sometimes used as an anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication and to prevent motion sickness. Veterinarians often choose Chlorpheniramine® for dogs when treating allergy issues, because it has…
Cyclosporine® for dogs, also known as Atopica®, is an immunosuppressant drug that is most commonly used to treat skin rashes and irritation in canines. It is effective in stimulating the production of tears, and because of this, Cyclosporine® is used to remedy the eye condition keratoconjunctivitis sicca. To lower the risk of organ rejection, Cyclosporine® is given…
There are a range of different uses for diazepam for dogs. The drug is most commonly known by the name of its human formulation, Valium®. It functions as a central nervous system depressant. The sale and use of diazepam is tightly controlled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is not approved for use in animals,…
Enalapril for dogs is a drug most often used by veterinarians to treat dogs suffering from cardiovascular disease, primarily congestive heart failure. An ACE inhibitor, enalapril is used in both humans and dogs to increase blood flow throughout the body. Administering the correct dosage is important, since overdoses can lead to serious side effects. This drug is…
Panacur® is used in dogs to treat a number of different types of internal parasites. Some parasites that Panacur® treats are roundworms and hookworms. If treated early, parasites in dogs are rarely life threatening. A parasite is a type of organism that obtains its nutrients from another animal. There are many different types of parasites that affect dogs, and…
Proin® is a drug prescribed for dogs as treatment for urinary incontinence. It’s active ingredient is phenylpropanolamine, which tightens the muscles of the bladder. Proin® does not cure urinary incontinence but does treat its symptoms. Side effects include restlessness, irritability, increase in blood pressure, and loss of appetite. Incontinence occurs when urine leaks uncontrollably from a dog’s bladder. The…
Using Rimadyl® for dogs can be an effective way to combat canine arthritis pain. The prescription medicine can be used as a part of a pain treatment plan for canine joint disease. This pain killer for dogs is also sometimes used as a post-operative medication. Canine arthritis pain affects many dogs. Sufferers are often elderly dogs whose…
The signs of hepatitis in dogs depend on the stage and variety of the disease. While it is possible for a dog never to show the symptoms of hepatitis, some of the more common symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, frequent urination, and neurological symptoms. There are three primary varieties of the disease that a dog can contract,…