Pet Health Articles
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Nalbuphine ophthalmic is an eye medication that is used to relieve eye pain. It is classified as an opioid drug. Nalbuphine ophthalmic is used off-label in dogs, cats, horses, cattle and rabbits.
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Neomycin, isoflupredone, and tetracaine (brand names Neo-Predef with Tetracaine, Tritop), is a combination antibiotic (neomycin), steroid (isoflupredone), and local anesthetic (tetracaine) used in the treatment of certain superficial infections. It is labeled for use in cats, dogs, and horses to treat certain types of skin and ear infections. It may be used"off label" or "extra label" to treat other conditions or in other species.
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Olopatadine ophthalmic is an antihistamine medication used to treat pruritus (itchiness) of the eyes caused by allergies in animals. Olopatadine ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Optixcare® Eye EMS (Extracellular Matrix Substitute) is a lubricating eye drop used in dogs, cats, and horses to promote corneal healing and reduce discomfort and pain within the eye.
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Orbifloxacin (brand name: Orbax®) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain skin, soft tissue (such as kidney and prostate), respiratory, and urinary tract bacterial infections in pets. Orbifloxacin is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid.
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Penicillin G (brand names VetriPen G, PenOne Pro, others), is an antibiotic used to treat susceptible infections in cats, dogs, chickens, horses, livestock, ferrets, hedgehogs, rabbits, and other animals. It is used off label (extra label) in cats, dogs, and other companion animals. Penicillin G comes in injectable suspension form. Caution when using in rabbits and other animals sensitive to penicillin-like drugs.
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Pentoxifylline (brand names: Trental®, PTX) is used to treat certain immune-mediated skin conditions and inflammation of the blood vessels that lead to poor blood flow, including ear margin dermatitis and cutaneous lupus in dogs, and navicular disease in horses. Its use in cats, dogs, and horses to treat skin and vessel disease is off label (extra label).
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Perna (extract brand names: Lyprinol and Antinol) is a supplement made from the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) and is used as an antioxidant and anti- inflammatory for conditions like arthritis in cats, dogs, and horses. This supplement comes in capsule, powder, or chewable tablet forms.
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Phenobarbital is given by mouth or as an injection to treat seizures or to sedate your pet. Common side effects include sleepiness, increased thirst, urination, and/or appetite. Do not use this medication in pets with liver, lung, or kidney disease or those that are allergic to barbiturates. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Phenoxybenzamine is used off label in dogs and cats to treat urination difficulty related to sphincter tone, high blood pressure related to pheochromocytoma, and in horses to treat laminitis. Give phenoxybenzamine as directed by your veterinarian.