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Whether Fluffy is triggering your allergies or Fido is anxious about fireworks, these pet topics will keep you educated and saving on your pets Rx.
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Cosentyx for dogs: Dosage and safety
Cosentyx is not used in dogs
Farxiga for dogs: Usage, safety, and dosage
Farxiga treats Type 2 diabetes in people but is not used in dogs. It is never safe to give human diabetes medications like Farxiga to a dog unless prescribed by a veterinarian.
Dupixent for dogs: Usage, safety, and alternatives
Dupixent treats atopic dermatitis in humans and is not used in dogs. However, a medication called Cytopoint (lokivetmab) can be used for treatment.
Restasis for dogs: Dosage and safety
Veterinary formulations of Restasis treat dry eye in dogs
Humira for dogs: Dosage and safety
Humira is not used in dogs
Metronidazole for colitis in dogs
Metronidazole benzoate is used off-label in veterinary medicine to treat inflammatory conditions such as colitis in dogs
Can I give my dog metronidazole without food?
The primary risk of giving your dog metronidazole without food is an increased likelihood of an upset stomach
Furosemide for cats: Dosage and safety
Furosemide treats congestive heart failure in cats
Omeprazole for cats: Dosage and safety
Omeprazole treats ulcers in cats
Clonazepam for dogs: Dosage and safety
Clonazepam treats seizures or anxiety in dogs
Pantoprazole for dogs: Dosage and safety
Pantoprazole treats stomach acid-related diseases in dogs
Ondansetron for cats: Dosage and safety
Ondansetron treats nausea and vomiting in cats
How long does it take for Zyrtec to work in dogs?
Generally, Zyrtec begins working within an hour of ingestion
Lorazepam for dogs: Dosage and safety
Lorazepam treats seizures or anxiety in dogs
Amoxicillin dosage for dogs: Dosages, safety, and guidelines
The dosage of amoxicillin for dogs is determined by their weight. Generally, the recommended dose is 5 mg per pound, given every 12-24 hours.
Tramadol for cats
Tramadol treats chronic pain in cats
Cephalexin for cats
Cephalexin treats bacterial infections in cats
Buspirone for dogs
Buspirone treats anxiety in dogs
Ibuprofen for cats
Ibuprofen is not safe for cats, but there are NSAIDs specifically approved for veterinary use
How much omeprazole can I give my dog?
The omeprazole dosage for dogs is 0.5 to 1 mg per kilogram of body weight
Can naproxen be used for dogs?
Naproxen treats osteoarthritis in dogs
Spironolactone for dogs: Uses, dosage, and safety
Spironolactone treats heart failure, fluid buildup or retention in the abdomen, hypertension, and kidney disease in dogs
MiraLAX for cats
This medication can treat constipation in our feline friends
Zyrtec for cats: Dosage and safety
Zyrtec treats itchy skin in cats
Can dogs take azithromycin?
Azithromycin treats bacterial infections in dogs
Levothyroxine for dogs: Dosage and safety
Levothyroxine treats underactive thyroid in dogs
Can gabapentin and trazodone be used together for dogs?
Gabapentin and trazodone treat anxiety in dogs
Side effects of meloxicam in dogs
The most common side effect of meloxicam in dogs is gastrointestinal upset
Can gabapentin cause ataxia in dogs?
Yes, gabapentin can cause ataxia in dogs as a potential side effect
How is azithromycin used in cats
Azithromycin treats bacterial infections in cats