Medications to Treat Addison’s Disease

  Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) is a serious disease that results in insufficient adrenal hormone production. Based on the source of your pet’s condition, your veterinarian may prescribe Florinef, Percorten V or corticosteroids. Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is, in many ways, the opposite of Addison’s disease. It is treated with Lysodren, Anipryl, Selegiline or Ketoconazole.

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Medications to Increase Dopamine

  Canine cognitive dysfunction is similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Age-related behavior changes such as confusion and lack of responsiveness may indicate a decline in mental function. Anipryl increases the amount of dopamine (a neurotransmitter) in the brain and improves overall cognitive function. According to a major veterinary drug handbook, Anipryl is not approved for use in cats. Administer all drugs and medications according to your veterinarian’s instructions. Working with your veterinarian,...

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What Are Antibiotics?

  Antibiotics are drugs made of bacterial sources, conceived to eliminate harmful bacteria. There are different types of antibiotic medications which act in a different manner, so as to effectively fight various infections. However, antibiotics shouldn’t be used for an extended period of time, as there is the danger of the dog’s body building immunity to the medication. Antibiotics should be taken in the prescribed doses and for the period of time prescribed by the vet.

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Common Antibiotics for Canines

  The antibiotics used for canines are prescribed according to the nature of the infection. The most common types of antibiotics used for dogs are the drugs from the penicillin class or the cephalosporin class. Vets frequently prescribe amoxicillin, cephalexin, gentamicin or sulfametox.

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Amoxicillin

  Amoxicillin is a medication from the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used for a wide range of infections in dogs including: Respiratory infections Skin diseases Gastrointestinal infections Urinary tract infections Infected wounds, infected tissues Dental abscesses Amoxicillin has minimal side effects such as nausea, diarrhea or behavioral changes, but these occur in rare cases. For this reason, amoxicillin is frequently prescribed. Some dogs are allergic to amoxicillin, so...

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