Pet Health Articles
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Molnupiravir is an antiviral used to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Molnupiravir comes in oral capsule form.
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Mometasone furoate + gentamicin sulfate + clotrimazole topical (Mometamax, Maxi-otic, MotaZol, PattOtic) is a combination topical ear medication used to treat bacterial and yeast ear infections in dogs. It comes as a liquid suspension and is applied topically to the affected ear once daily.
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Mometasone furoate combination (brand names: Mometamax®, Posatex®, Elocon®) is a topical corticosteroid used for treating itchy and inflammatory skin conditions that are associated with bacterial or yeast infections of the skin. It is labeled for use in the ear of dogs. It is used off label in cats and other mammals, and for other uses in dogs.
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Moxidectin + fluralaner topical (Bravecto Plus, Vitrecto) is used in cats to prevent heartworms, treat and prevent fleas, and to treat intestinal parasites (hookworms and roundworms). It also kills black-legged ticks (deer ticks). It is used off label (extra label) in cats to treat other types of ticks, as well as skin mites and ear mites.
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Moxidectin + imidacloprid topical (Advantage Multi, Imoxi) is used to prevent heartworms and treat intestinal parasites (hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms) and to treat and prevent fleas in cats, dogs, and ferrets (Advantage Multi only). In dogs this combination product is also approved to treat sarcoptic mange and treat circulating heartworm microfilaria (immature heartworms); in cats it may also be used to treat ear mites.
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Moxidectin + sarolaner + pyrantel (Simparica Trio) is used in dogs to prevent heartworms and to treat and prevent intestinal parasites (hookworms and roundworms), flea infestations, and tick infestations. This medication is given by mouth as a flavored chew tablet.
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Moxidectin injectable is used in dogs to prevent heartworm disease and treat existing hookworm infections. It comes as an injectable medication which must be given by your veterinarian or a trained veterinary staff member, and provides protection for several months. Dogs should be tested for heartworm disease to ensure they are negative prior to using this medication.
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Moxidectin topical is applied to the skin and is commonly used to prevent heartworms and to treat topical and intestinal parasites. It has also been used off-label to treat adult heartworms. Side effects are uncommon but may include lethargy, vomiting, uncoordinated walking, anorexia, diarrhea, and itching. It should not be used in sick, debilitated, or underweight animals.
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Moxifloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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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.