Cephalexin

  Cephalexin can be used to treat infections in different areas of the dog’s body. The antibiotic is similar to penicillin and is effective in treating bacterial infections that occur in wounded areas or that affect the skin and the bones of the dog. Cephalexin can also be effective to treat respiratory infections and kidney, urinary tract and bladder infections. The side effects of cephalexin include vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain or skin irritations, if the antibiotics are applied on...

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Gentamicin

  Gentamicin belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is recommended for eye and ear infections or open wounds that get infected. Gentamicin is most commonly used as a topical ointment or spray. Taken as a pill, gentamicin can cause severe side effects such as blindness or loss of hearing, if taken in high doses.

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Sulfamethox

  Sulfamethox can be used in respiratory, urinary and gastrointestinal infections. The side effects of sulfamethox include nausea, diarrhea and lack of appetite. Dehydration can also occur, so make sure you offer plenty of water to your dog while under medication. The administration of antibiotics can facilitate the occurrence of secondary diseases such as yeast infections or stomach ulcer if administrated for a long period of time. Some vets will also prescribe antifungal medication in addition...

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Benefits of Natural Pet Supplements

  The gap between natural treatments and traditional medications isn’t as big as you think. Traditional medications are synthesized from herbal compounds used to treat the same disease for thousands of years. One advantage of using herbal supplements rather than traditional medications is that herbal supplements use the whole plant. They contain valuable nutrients, such as sugars, minerals, proteins, and other chemicals, that may interact with the active chemical in valuable ways. They may make...

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Risks of Nutraceutical Pet Remedies

  Just because a supplement is “natural” or “herbal,” that doesn’t mean it’s completely safe. Natural pet remedies are often just as dangerous as traditional medicines; remember that both contain the same chemicals. Some veterinarians advise against the use of natural pet supplements in the care of medical conditions. Here are some of the arguments against natural pet supplements: Not much is known about their overall safety or long-term side effects Evidence for their efficacy is anecdotal...

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