Pet Health Articles
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Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a supplement often used in veterinary medicine to support immune health, athletic performance, and muscle and joint health. It is used in dogs, cats, horses, and chickens.
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Dinotefuran + permethrin + pyriproxyfen (brand name Vectra 3D) is a topical (spot-on) antiparasitic drug used to repel and kill fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies, sand flies, and biting or chewing lice in dogs. It is applied directly to the skin. Never use in cats.
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Dinotefuran + pyriproxyfen (brand name Vectra) is a topical (spot-on) antiparasitic drug used to repel and kill fleas in dogs and cats. Do not confuse this medication with Vectra 3D, a similar product labeled for use in dogs only.
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Diphenhydramine is given by mouth or as an injection and is used on and off label to treat allergic reactions, motion sickness, and to induce sedation. Side effects include sleepiness, and less commonly dry mouth and gastrointestinal upset.
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Diphenhydramine topical (brand name Benasoothe®) is an antihistamine with some local anesthetic properties. It is used to relieve itching and skin irritation in dogs, cats, and other animals. Diphenhydramine topical comes in a variety of forms, which may be specially compounded.
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Diphenoxylate + atropine (brand name Lomotil) is an opioid combination medication used to treat diarrhea or coughing in dogs and diarrhea in cats. Its use in cats is not generally recommended. Diphenoxylate + atropine is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid.
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Dipyrone (Zimeta®) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in horses to treat fever. It may also be used off-label for the treatment of pain in dogs and cats, as well as cattle and rabbits.
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Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), also known as cutaneous lupus erythematosus, is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to crust and scab, usually starting around the nose, and often lose skin pigmentation in the affected area. If untreated, DLE can make dogs more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer).
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Discospondylitis is a bacterial or fungal infection of the intervertebral discs and the adjacent vertebral bones in the back. It primarily affects dogs, though rarely can affect cats. It affects large-breed dogs more often and generally starts as back pain. This handout outlines the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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Common conditions of pet ferrets include diarrhea, intestinal foreign bodies, parasites, heart disease, and various tumors. This handout outlines the causes, clinical signs, and treatment options for each of these conditions. Any variation from normal should be a cause for concern and should be immediately evaluated by your veterinarian.