Animal medicines
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A suitable first aid kit for dogs is recommended for all dog guardians. When it comes to dog wounds, their adventurous and often energetic nature means they can get in trouble easily. Whether they run over something sharp or get on the wrong side of an aggressive animal, accidents happen. Knowing the best...
Prednisone (or prednisolone) is a drug you may be familiar with for human use. It is also commonly used for animals such as dogs or cats. In this AnimalWised article on prednisone for cats, we explain what prednisone is used for and look at the dosage and side effects of this medication for cats. We...
When a dog has trouble defecating, it can affect their both their mood and behavior. It is not comfortable for anyone, but it is important to realize that constipation is a symptom, not a disease in itself. Understanding the reason for their constipation is the first step in treatment. If we see other...
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication which is sometimes prescribed in veterinary medicine, although it is used on humans also. A relatively common drug, ketoconazole can be purchased over the counter. This means many animal guardians might want to use this product on their companion animals if they...
Amitraz is a product which is becoming increasingly well-known, especially in veterinary medical circles. It has been used to treat various conditions in dogs, but some animal guardians unfortunately give it to their dogs without a veterinary prescription. Often used to treat parasite related conditions...
Furosemide for dogs is one of the most commonly prescribed diuretics for dogs which favors the elimination of liquids. This diuretic can only be prescribed and administered to a dog following strict veterinary control. Self-medicated Furosemide is never advisable, as if not administered correctly, it...
Interferon or, to give its full name interferon alfa2-b, is a drug which is used in both human and veterinary medicine. While it has various uses, it is most commonly used to treat disease affecting the immune system. This includes feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV)....
Metronidazole is a drug that is used frequently in human medicine, so much so that it is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (EML). Metronidazole for dogs is also gaining in popularity in veterinary medicine as a drug which can have varied uses. The drug can come in various forms including pills,...
Being on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, it is no surprise aspirin is commonly found in many households. While it is used to treat pain and other maladies, aspirin is not known as a strong drug. It can be used over the counter and is not known for having strong side effects....
Ibuprofen is a very common over-the-counter painkiller, frequently used for human consumption. For this reason, many caregivers wonder whether or not Ibuprofen is dangerous for dogs. It’s important to know that offering your dog Ibuprofen without veterinary consultation or according to an appropriate dosage...
One of the World Health Organization's ‘essential medicines’[1], omeprazole is an antacid drug commonly used in human medicine. The various diseases and conditions which omeprazole is used to treat can manifest themselves in our dogs. Gastrointestinal issues are quite common in canines, especially as...
Ivermectin is an common antiparasitic drug for cats, dogs and other animals. Currently, however, the are other products which have been proven safer for cats. If you are wondering, is ivermectin safe for cats? You’ve come to the right place.
Here at AnimalWised we aim to discuss everything you need to...
You may be familiar with prednisone as a drug for various human ailments. It has been used for everything from headaches and autoimmune diseases to heart failure and cancer. The dosage and side effects are specific to the individual clinical picture. While not all human-use drugs are appropriate for veterinary...
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