Pet Health Articles
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Hyaluronan topical (Optixcare wipes®) are used to remove sticky mucus, eye secretions, and crusty debris from around the eyes of dogs, cats, and other small pets. They contain chamomile and hyaluron, which are gentle cleaning supplements. They are used to manage tear staining around the eyes in pets prone to this condition.
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Hyaluronate injectable (brand names Hyalovet, Legend, others) is an injectable mucopolysaccharide used to treat synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining) in horses and dogs. It is used in cases of non-infectious synovitis and where joint disease is not severe.
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Hyaluronate sodium ophthalmic (Remend, I-drop, Oculenis) is a lubricating topical eye drop. It is used in dogs and cats to help lubricate and moisturize the eye and to minimize dryness and irritation. It is often used to support pets with decreased tear production, such as pets with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye). It can be used to accelerate healing for pets with eye injuries.
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Hyaluronate sodium topical (brand names Hycoat®, Transcend®, others) is a topical liquid solution used in the management of wounds, ulcers, burns, and autograph procedures in cats, dogs, and horses. It provides moisture and a protective barrier to aid in wound healing.
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Hydralazine is given by mouth and is used off label to treat high blood pressure and some causes of heart failure in cats and dogs. Side effects include decreased appetite, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it or in pets with heart vessel disease, low blood pressure, severe dehydration, or severe blood loss.
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Hydrocodone + homatropine oral is a combination antitussive (cough suppressant) medication used to treat coughing in dogs. It contains an opiate narcotic (hydrocodone) and an anticholinergic (homatropine). It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Hydrocodone + homatropine oral comes in oral forms.
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Hydrocodone is an opiate agonist given by mouth as a tablet or liquid and used off label to treat pain and dry cough in dogs. The most common side effects include sedation and constipation. Do not use this medication in pets that are allergic to opiates or that have ingested a toxin. Use with caution in debilitated or geriatric pets, pets with a head injury, or pets that have thyroid, heart, lung, liver, kidney, or adrenal disease. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Hydrocodone with homatropine oral is a combination antitussive (cough suppressant) oral medication used to treat coughing in dogs. It contains an opiate narcotic (hydrocodone) and an anticholinergic (homatropine). It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine.
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Hydrocortisone aceponate otic (brand name Cortotic) is a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation in the external ear canal (otitis externa) in dogs. It may be used off label in other animals. Hydrocortisone aceponate otic comes in spray form.
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Hydrocortisone aceponate topical (brand name Cortavance) is a topical steroid used to treat skin inflammation and itch in dogs. It may be used off label in other animals. Hydrocortisone aceponate topical comes in spray form.