Potpourri
What is the treatment for both HYPO and HYPERthyroidism?
Methimazole - for cats for hyperthyroidism
Levothyroxine - for dogs for hypothyroidism
My puppy woke me up having diarrhea all night after eating mulch outside yesterday!!
- biome or w/d
- probiotics
- metronidazole
What probiotics do we have? - name 2
Fortiflora, Proviable
NSAIDs (Carprofen, meloxicam, galliprant) - name 2
V+, D+, lethargy, liver/kidney dx
Anti-nausea
Cerenia, Ondansetron
Name 3 appointment premedication drugs that we use
Gaba, traz, acepromazine, melatonin
My cat got stung by a bee!
Steroids, diphenhydramine
Name one supplement for stress/anxiety
Calming Care, Solloquin
Steroids - name 3
Increased thirst, urination, appetite, lethargy, hair coat changes
Anxiety
Fluoxetine, Clomicalm, Amitriptylline, Trazodone, Gabapentin
5 things that you could recommend to a older dog with arthritic pain (other than supplements)
Carprofen/Galliprant/Meloxicam, Amantadine, Gabapentin, Tramadol, Acupuncture, PT, SQ ketamine injections, methocarbamol
My golden retriever is SO ITCHY
cytopoint, apoquel, prednisone
2 things that fatty acids help with
joint health, skin health, canine cognitive dysfunction
Gabapentin - name 2
Sedation, ataxia
Seizures
Why do we want to stain the eye before dispensing neopolydex?
Because neopolydex can cause worsening of a corneal ulcer if one is present
My cat won't eat anything! How do I stimulate her appetite
Entyce (Capromorelin), Mirtazapine, Cyproheptadine
Name one urinary supplement
Cranadin, calming care
What injectable sedative commonly causes a drop in heart rate and respiratory depression?
Dexmedetomidine, propofol
Urinary Incontinence
Proin
Name a common use for cerenia beyond V+
Tracheal collapse, rhinitis, abdominal pain, motion sickness
My cavalier is in heart failure!
Furosemide, Vetmedin, Spironolactone, Enalapril
What is the difference between FortiFlora and FortiFlora Pro
Pro contains psyllium (a prebiotic fiber)
What medication do you have to worry about esophageal strictures with?
Doxycycline
Dewormers
Profender, Drontal, Panacur, Albon