Pet Health Articles
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Phenylbutazone (brand names: Butazolidin, VetriBute, Butatron, Phenylbute) is given by mouth in the form of a paste, powder, tablet, or granules or by an injection into the vein in horses. Do not use this medication in horses that are allergic to it. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary office.
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Phycox® MAX and Phycox® MAX Hypoallergenic (HA) are joint supplements used to improve joint function, reduce joint pain, and support flexibility and mobility in dogs and horses. Phycox® products contain phycocyanin, a natural antioxidant derived from Spirulina algae plants, which appears to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects.
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Phytonadione, also called vitamin K1 (brand names: Mephyton, Phytomenadione, Aqua-Mephyton, K-Caps, Konakion, Hemophyt) is a vitamin supplement used in cats, dogs, horses, birds, and rabbits as an antidote to anticoagulant rodenticide, sweet clover, dicumarol, and sulfaquinoxaline toxicities. It is also used to treat bleeding disorders.
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PhytoVet KET Flush is used to treat and prevent ear infections in many species of pets. It comes as a liquid solution that is used topically within the ear canal.
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Ponazuril is given by mouth and is used on and off label to treat protozoal parasites in several animal species. Side effects are uncommon but may include soft stools.
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Praziquantel is given on and off label and by mouth or injection to treat various internal parasites in cats, dogs, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and large animals. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it, in puppies less than 3 weeks old, or kittens less than 6 weeks old.
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Prednisone/prednisolone is given by mouth or injection and is used on and off label to treat Addison’s disease, inflammatory conditions, neoplasia (cancer), and immune-mediated diseases. Give this medication as directed by your veterinarian.
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Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live microorganisms (such as bacteria) that are considered beneficial. They are used most often to support the gastrointestinal tract in cats, dogs, horses, and rabbits, such as in cases of diarrhea due to inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotic use, or stressful events.
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Procainamide (brand names Pronestyl®, Biocoryl®, Procan®, Procanbid®) is an antiarrhythmic drug used off label (extra label) in dogs and horses to treat abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular premature complexes, and ventricular tachycardia.
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Propantheline bromide (brand name: Pro-Banthine®) is an antimuscarinic used off label to treat muscle spasms, incontinence, diarrhea, and sometimes slow heart rate. In horses, it is used to relax the muscles for procedures in the colon.