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Budesonide
Available in an oral paste, capsules, and transdermal ear gels Uses of Budesonide for Dogs and Cats Budesonide is a systemic glucocorticoid (steroid) used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs and cats, especially when other steroids are ineffective, or the pet cannot tolerate steroids. It may also be used to treat sinus inflammation…
Read MoreBethanechol
Available in an oral paste, capsules, and transdermal ear gels Uses of Bethanechol for Dogs and Cats Bethanechol is used to stimulate bladder contractions in dogs and cats. Information on this medication quoted from PetPlace.com
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Available in an oral paste What is Benazepril? Benazepril is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease. Benazepril is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this…
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Available in an oral paste What is Benazepril? Benazepril is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease. Benazepril is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this…
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Available in oral paste and ear gel What is Benazepril? Benazepril is a prescription medication used in dogs and cats for the treatment of heart failure, high blood pressure, and some forms of kidney disease. Benazepril is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to…
Read MoreAtenolol
Available in oral paste and ear gel What is Atenolol? Atenolol is a beta-blocker used to treat certain heart conditions such as arrhythmias. It may also be used to lower blood pressure and treat enlarged hearts in cats. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific dosage is unavailable or in different forms to make…
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Available in oral paste and compounded capsules What is Aspirin for Dogs? Aspirin is a popular painkiller and anti-clotting agent used widely around the world. It is an NSAID derived from salicin, a naturally-occuring substance which can be found in many plants and trees. Despite how safe it is for people, it is not usually…
Read MoreAmlodipine
Available in oral paste and ear gel What is Amlodipine? Amlodipine besylate is used in dogs and cats for the treatment of systemic hypertension (high blood pressure). Although Amlodipine besylate is not FDA-approved for use in veterinary medicine, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs and cats. Amlodipine…
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Available in oral paste, compounded capsules and ear gels What is Amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It’s used to treat certain behavioral problems, such as separation anxiety, fear of noises, and anxiety in dogs, and urinating out of the litter box, spraying, and anxiety in cats. Compounding is beneficial in instances where a specific…
Read MoreAminocaproic Acid
Available in compounded capsules What is Aminocaproic Acid? Aminocaproic acid is a medication that blocks the breakdown of clots (fibrinolysis), thereby allowing clots to form and remain. This is most useful when preventing postoperative bleeding, especially in sighthounds (e.g., Whippets, Greyhounds, Silken Windhounds, Irish Wolfhounds). Information on this medication quoted from VCAHospitals.com
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