Anti-Parasitic
Why do we recommend 4DX testing before heartworm prevention? (2 reasons)
1. Safety/staying 'on label'
2. Drug resistance/efficacy
Oral Antibiotics are typically given with or without food?
With
Class of drugs that includes Metacam, Rheumocam, Onsior, Galliprant
NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories)
Name 2 side effects of steroids (ie. prednisone)
1. PUPD
2. Increased hunger
3. Skin thinning
4. Liver enzyme elevations
5. Calcinosis cutis
6. Diabetes
7. GI ulceration
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/Strongid
Injectable antibiotic which lasts for 2 weeks, can be used to treat skin and soft tissue infections
Convenia
Can you give an NSAID without food?
NO! Why not?
"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
Common eye medication(s) used for conjunctivitis or eye infections with redness
1. Maxitrol
2. Tobradex
Our preferred topical broad spectrum anti-parasiticide for cats
Nexgard Combo (Fleas/ticks/intestinal parasites/tapeworm)
Commonly used for acute gastroenteritis/diarrhea in dogs.
Metronidazole
Narcotic, weak opioid pain medication used in dogs as an adjunct. Given every 8 hours. Can cause sedation.
Tramadol
What do apoquel and cytopoint do?
Block the itch signal from traveling to the brain
Common eye medication(s) used to treat corneal ulcers (scratch on the eye)
1. Tobramycin
2. Optixcare EMS
What do advantage, advantage multi, profender, and revolution have in common?
Topical administration
(2) Most common side effects of oral antibiotics
1. Gastrointestinal
2. Hypersensitivity
Narcotic, opioid pain medication used primarily in cats. Given every 8 hours. Can cause sedation and hypersalivation.
Buprenorphine
What is the difference between prednisone and prednisoLONE? Which do we use for cats and which for dogs?
PrednisoLONE is the active metabolite of prednisone. PrednisoLONE is given to cats because their livers dont convert prednisone to prednisoLONE as well as dogs.
First line medication used to treat "Dry Eye", dogs are typically on this for life
Cyclosporine/Optimmune
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)
Antibiotic, used in dogs and cats to treat "atypical bacteria" such as borrelia (lyme disease) or bordetella (kennel cough). In cats, NEEDS to be given with water or as a liquid.
Doxycycline - Can cause esophageal stricture in cats
Non-Narcotic, calcium channel blocker. Used for pain and pre-sedation. Can be given 2-3 times daily.
Gabapentin
What % of dogs respond well to an anti-histamine for itchiness?
Approximately 40%
What is our general recommendation for treating a simple ear infection? (1 in hospital diagnostic and potentially 2 medications TGH)
1. Ear cytology
2. Ear cleaner
3. Topical ear medication