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Heartgard Plus
T/F: hyperthyroidism is more common in this species
False: hypothyroidism
Drug that is NOT recommended due to inadequate conversion to active metabolite
Prednisone
T/F Chewy Pharmacy can provide medications for βfood-producingβ animals
False
This oil is used as the base (mostly) in our compounded oil suspensions
Almond Oil
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Apoquel
Vetsulin should be discarded this many days after first puncture
42 days
T/F: Vetmedin (Pimobendan) can be used for Heart Failure in this species
True: Adjunctive treatment of heart failure associated with left ventricular systolic dysfunction and without obstructive disease - off-label use
This preventative is conditionally approved (CA-1) for the prevention of New World Screwworm
Credelio Quattro
This dosage form is NOT vegan/vegetarian and contains PORCINE, POULTRY and FISH derived ingredients
Soft Chews
To note: capsules are also NOT vegan due to the gelatin component - contain bovine/porcine material
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Carprofen
Minimum # of days Zenrelia should be separated from vaccines
28 days min. inadequate immune respone
The standard dose of Bexacat (Bexagliflozin) in a 4kg cat with a BG of 200 mg/dL
15 mg/CAT PO every 24 hours regardless of blood glucose value, must be >3kg and not previously treated with insulin
The maximum age a litter of animals can be to fill a prescription for the whole litter
12 weeks
Why can't birds be given compounded oral oil suspensions by mouth/force-syringed?
Risk of severe aspiration pneumonia
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Bravecto
The MDR1 gene mutation affects the function of this transport protein
DAILY DOUBLE!
P-glycoprotein
Double Q: Describe how this transport protein works (in/out of brain) and one drug that is considered "high-risk"
Pumps drugs OUT of brain - meds cross BBB more easily. Macrocyclic lactones: HG+, Interceptor+, Advantage Multi, etc.
A compound flavoring that is NOT recommended due to toxicity risk
1. Orange (citrus)
2. Peppermint
This medication is the preferred treatment for Equine PPID aka Cushing's Disease
Pergolide
Which compounded capsules should not be DRY PILLED to cats?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Doxycycline
Double Q: What can dry pilling doxy lead to?
Answer: esophageal damage - always rec. following with water