Vaccines
This vaccine is required by law in most states and protects both pets and people.
What is the Rabies vaccine?
This antibiotic's generic name is amoxicillin-clavulanate.
What is clavamox?
This commonly prescribed NSAID is marketed under the brand name Rimadyl and is used to manage pain and inflammation in dogs.
What is Carprofen?
This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes and can live in a dog's heart and lungs
What is Heartworm?
This medication is approved for the control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis in dogs 12 months of age and older.
What is Apoquel?
Puppies typically receive a series of vaccines every 3–4 weeks until they are about this age.
What is 16 weeks of age?
This antibiotic is often prescribed for tick-borne diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Lyme disease.
What is Doxycyline?
This NSAID is commonly prescribed for both dogs and cats and is available as an oral suspension.
What is meloxicam?
This monthly preventive protects against heartworms, fleas, ticks, hookworms, roundworms, and other intestinal parasites.
What is Simparica Trio?
This medication is often given before long car rides to help prevent motion sickness in dogs.
What is cerenia?
This vaccine is considered "lifestyle-based" and is recommended for dogs that visit dog parks, boarding facilities, grooming salons, or daycare because it helps protect against a highly contagious respiratory disease.
What is the Bordetella vaccine?
This once-daily antibiotic is commonly prescribed for skin infections in dogs and is known for its convenient dosing schedule.
What is Simplicef?
Before starting a pet on long-term NSAID therapy, veterinarians often recommend this diagnostic test to evaluate organ function and establish a baseline.
What is bloodwork?
This test is recommended annually, even when pets are on prevention, to screen for heartworm disease
What is a Heartworm test?
The generic name for cerenia used for anti-vomiting medication is ....
What is maropitant citrate?
Before receiving the FeLV vaccine, cats should ideally be tested for this contagious viral disease.
What is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?
This broad-spectrum antibiotic is commonly prescribed for skin infections, wounds, and urinary tract infections in dogs and cats.
What is Cephalexin?
The most common side effects of NSAIDs involve this body system and may include vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite.
What is the GI system?
This is the term used when a disease can be transmitted from animals to humans.
What is zoonotic?
This medication works by targeting and neutralizing IL-31, a key protein involved in the itch signal in dogs.
What is Cytopoint?
This deadly disease, prevented by the "P" in FVRCP, is often referred to as feline distemper.
Panleukopenia?
The brand name Simplicef is associated with this commonly used veterinary antibiotic.
What is Cefpodoxime?
Giving this over-the-counter human NSAID to dogs without veterinary guidance can lead to serious toxicity.
What is Ibuprofen?
🪱 These parasites can infect both pets and people and are commonly found through routine fecal testing.
What are Roundworms and Hookworms?
This veterinary term describes the use of medications such as Gabapentin and Trazodone before an appointment to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress.
What is pre-visit pharmaceuticals (PVPs)?