Pet Health Articles
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Itraconazole ophthalmic is a topical antifungal used to treat fungal eye infections (fungal keratitis) in horses, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Itraconazole ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form that must be specially compounded.
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Ivermectin is most used as a heartworm preventive in dogs and cats. It is also used off label for treating a variety of internal and external parasites. Ivermectin may be combined with other deworming medications. Ivermectin is available as tablets, chewable tablets, a topical liquid (for ear mite treatments), and an injectable that your veterinarian will administer.
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Ivermectin + pyrantel (brand names Heartgard® Plus, Iverheart Plus®, Tri-Heart® Plus) is a combination of antiparasitic medications used to prevent heartworm and to treat and control roundworm and hookworm in dogs. Ivermectin + pyrantel is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Ivermectin + pyrantel + praziquantel (brand names: Iverhart Max, QuadriGuard) is a combination of anti-parasitic medications used to prevent heartworm and control roundworm, hookworm, and tapeworm in dogs. It is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Kaolin + pectin (brand names: Kaopectolin®, Kao-Pec®, KaoPect®, Kao-Pront®, Kaogel®) is a gastrointestinal protectant that is used to treat diarrhea and certain toxicities in cats, dogs, horses, birds, ferrets and other small mammals.
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Ketamine (brand name Ketaset®) is an NMDA-receptor antagonist used to facilitate restraint/immobilization and to induce anesthesia for surgical procedures in cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and other animals. It may also be used for adjunctive pain control for post-surgical or chronic pain. It is labeled for use as a restraint and anesthetic agent in cats – all other uses are off label (extra label). Ketamine comes in an injectable form and is a controlled substance.
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Ketoconazole is an antifungal given by mouth in the form of a tablet, used off label to treat fungal infections in dogs, cats, small mammals, and reptiles. The most common side effects are vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and weight loss. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it and use extreme caution when using in cats or pregnant pets.
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Ketoconazole otic is an antifungal used to treat external ear infections (otitis externa) caused by yeast in cats, dogs, and other animals. Ketoconazole otic comes in ointment or liquid drop suspension forms that may be specially compounded and/or combined into a formulation with other medications.
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Ketoconazole topical is an antifungal medication used to treat surface skin infections caused by fungal organisms in cats, dogs, and other animals. It may be specially compounded or combined into a formulation with other medications.
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Ketoprofen is given by mouth in the form of a capsule or tablet to treat pain and inflammation in dogs and horses. It’s use in animals is off label. Do not use this medication in pets that are allergic to it, or in pets concurrently using corticosteroids or other NSAIDs. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.