Medications

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acepromazine

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an injectable or oral tranquillizer that can be used to calm/relax animals or as a premedication for
surgery. Major side effects include decreased blood pressure, decreased heart rate, decreased
respiration, and seizures. Thus, this medication should be used with extreme caution.

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Amoxicillin

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An oral or injectable antibiotic used in a variety of bacterial infections. Side effects are infrequent
can include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, or allergic reaction.

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Anipryl

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An oral medication used in the treatment of cognitive dysfunction syndrome and pituitary dependent
hyperadrenocorticism. The active ingredient is selegiline . During clinical testing effects
occurred in 4% of dogs and included agitation, restlessness, vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lack
of appetite, increased thirst, and increased urination. For more information, visit the Pfizer website.

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Atopica

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An oral medication used to manage the signs of inhalation allergies in dogs. Cyclosporine is the
active ingredient. The most common side effects include GI upset, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This
medication should not be used in animals with immunosuppression or immune system dysfunction

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Cephalexin

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An oral antibiotic used in a variety of bacterial infections. The most common side effects include vomiting,
diarrhea, anorexia, and allergic reactions. Keflex, Cefa Drops, and Cefazolin are all within the same
family as cephalexin

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Chlorpromazine

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An oral or injectable medication used for vomiting and diarrhea. The most common side effect is grogginess.
The inectable form may sting when given in the muscle. Less common side effects include decreased blood
pressure, decreased heart rate, decreased respiration rate, and seizures

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Clavamox

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An antibiotic containing Amoxicillin and Clavulanate used in a variety of bacterial
infections. Side effects are infrequent and can include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and allergic
reaction

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Cosequin

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An oral supplement for use in arthritis. Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfate are the active
ingredients. Side effects are rare since Cosequin is a replacement (supplement) of chemicals that are natrually
present within the body. Diarrhea is one of the more commonly reported side effects. For more information

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Doxycycline

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An oral or injectable antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. The most common side
effect is vomiting and can often be elimated by giving the medication with a meal.

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Fatty Acid Supplements

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An oral supplement used in conjunction with antihistamines in animals with allergies. In addition, fatty
acid supplements can be used for dry coats. Side effects are uncommon and can include diarrhea, especially
if overdosed.

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Genesis Spray

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A topical steroid spray containing Triamcinolone. It is most commonly used for allergic dermatitis.
Side effects are uncommon (less than 5% of dogs) and may include increased urination, increased appetite,
discomfort, watery eyes, and sneezing.

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Gentocin

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An injectable antibiotic used in a variety of bacterial infections. Side effects can include kidney damage,
especially in cases of dehydration, and ototoxicity

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Hydroxyzine
Atarax

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An oral antihistamine most often used for allergies. Hydroxyzine is the active ingredient. The
most common side effect is sedation/grogginess. Less commonly, dogs can become hyperexcitable and
exhibit central nervous system signs or seizures.

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Interceptor

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An oral antiparasite medication. Milbemycine oxime is the active ingredient. When given monthly
it will kill roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and immature heartworms. Side effects are very rare
and may include seizures. For more information, visit the Interceptor section of the Novartis website or
visit our section on heartworm preventative.

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Metacam
Meloxicam

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An oral non steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat arthritis in dogs. The most common
side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. More serious side effects such as bleeding, although
uncommon, can result.

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Phenobarbital

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On oral or injectable medication used to treat seizures. Side effects can include grogginess, increased
thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, and liver enzyme elevation

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Prednisone

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An oral or inectable steroid with many uses. Steroids can
be used for inflammatory conditions, immune suppression, pain, etc. Common uses include treatment of
shock, allergies, disk disease, skin conditions, cancers, autoimmune diseases, etc. Side effects are
also varied and can include increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, panting, delayed
wound healing, liver damage/disease, gastrointestinal irritation, etc

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Previcox

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An oral NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) commonly used to treat arthritis and other types of
mild to moderate pain. Firocoxib is the active ingredient. Side effects can include vomiting,
diarrhea, anorexia, and liver problems. This medication has a higher rate of side effects if used in
conjunction with other NSAIDS or steroids.

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Revolution

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An oral NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) commonly used to treat arthritis and other types of
mild to moderate pain. Carprofen is the active ingredient. Side effects can include vomiting,
diarrhea, anorexia, and liver problems. This medication has a higher rate of side effects if used in
conjunction with other NSAIDS or steroids. For more information visit the Rimadyl website.

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Valium

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An oral or injectable medication used for seizure control and anxiety. The active ingredient is Diazepam.
Side effects include behavioral changes, grogginess, and rarely excitement

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Zeniquin

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An oral antibiotic used in a variety of bacterial infections. The active ingredient is marbofloxacin.
Side effects are uncommon but may include decreased appetite, vomiting, and decreased activity. Rarer side
effects include thirst, diarrhea, tremors, and behavioral changes. For more information visit the Zeniquin website.