Anti-Parasitic
Why do we recommend 4DX testing before heartworm prevention? (2 reasons)
1. Safety/staying 'on label'
2. Drug resistance/efficacy
Commonly used for acute gastroenteritis/diarrhea in dogs.
Metronidazole
Class of drugs that includes Metacam, Rheumocam, Onsior, Galliprant
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories)
What do apoquel and cytopoint do?
Block the itch signal to the brain
Why do we not use oral medications for ear infections?
Topical soultions reach much higher concentrations within the ears than oral
Liquid, Oral, Broad Spectrum Anthelminthic commonly used to treat Giardia in Puppies
Fenbendazole
Injectable antibiotic which lasts for 2 weeks, can be used to treat skin and soft tissue infections
Convenia
NO! But why???
"I'm not sure what medication he is on, I think its the PINK PILLS?!"
Vanectyl-P - A combination oral steroid and antihistamine used for itchiness
(2) Most common side effects of oral antibiotics
1. Gastrointestinal
2. Hypersensitivity
Non-Narcotic, calcium channel blocker. Used for pain and pre-sedation. Can be given 2-3 times daily.
Gabapentin
Oral Antibiotics are typically given with or without food?
With
Narcotic pain medication used primarily in cats, opioid, typically can cause sedation
Buprenorphine
Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica - All belong to what drug class?
Isoxazolines - Inhibit GABA- and glutamate gated-chloride channels within tick and fleas (humans do not have these)