Pet Health Articles
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Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl®) is used off label in the treatment of certain infections, such as those caused by Giardia and Trichomonas, in dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and other animals. It is often used to treat diarrhea and other intestinal problems.
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Miconazole ophthalmic is an eye medication used to treat fungal infections on the surface of the eye. It is used in dogs, cats, horses, cattle and reptiles. It is only available through compounding pharmacies and should not be confused with other forms of miconazole products meant to be used in humans.
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Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for its sedative, antianxiety, and muscle relaxant properties. It is primarily used as a sedative before surgery and to stop seizures. This medication is a controlled substance. It is given by injection by your veterinary team, though may be prescribed for intranasal or intrarectal administration at home.
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Mupirocin otic, also known as pseudomonic acid A, is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections. It is used off label (extra label) in animals. Mupirocin comes in ointment or liquid drop suspension forms.
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Nitenpyram (brand names: Capstar®, Bestguard®) is a systemic insecticide used to treat adult flea infestations in cats and dogs. It may also be effective in treating fly larvae (maggots). Nitenpyram is given by mouth in the form of a tablet.
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Nystatin is an antifungal, given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid suspension, and used off label to treat Candida fungal infections in dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. Side effects are rare, but at high doses, it could cause stomach upset or mouth irritation. It should not be used in pets that are allergic to it.
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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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Oxytocin is a hormonal agent used to induce or enhance uterine contractions at the time of birth in cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and other mammals. Oxytocin is also used in mammals to help start milk production, control uterine bleeding, and help shrink the uterus to normal size after birth. It has been used in birds and reptiles to help resolve egg binding.
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Paromomycin (Gabbrovet®, Parofor®) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat intestinal parasites in dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, amphibians and reptiles. In dogs, paromomycin is also used topically to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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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.