💊 Medication wiki

First-line tapeworm treatment, also covers flukes; often combined with nematode actives in broad-spectrum dewormers.

Broad-spectrum nematode dewormer (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms), some tapeworms and Giardia; a mild option usable in pregnancy.

Spot-on for fleas, ear mites, sarcoptic mange and (cats) heartworm prevention; from 6 weeks of age.

Spot-on: heartworm prevention, fleas, demodex and intestinal worms; species-specific formulations for dogs and cats.

Core monthly heartworm prevention, also round/hook/whipworms (dogs).

The most used first-line antibiotic: skin, urinary, respiratory and wound infections.

First choice for tick-borne disease (Lyme, ehrlichiosis), feline chlamydia and mycoplasma.

Anaerobic infections, Giardia and an anti-inflammatory effect in acute diarrhea.

First-line for skin pyoderma and wound infections.

Veterinary fluoroquinolone: deep infections, second-line urinary infections.

First-line NSAID for canine post-op pain and osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis pain in dogs and cats (cat-specific drops; acute use only in cats).

Neuropathic pain (IVDD, arthritis), chronic feline pain and anxiety adjunct.

COX-2 selective NSAID for long-term canine arthritis pain with a friendlier GI profile.

Core inodilator for canine congestive heart failure (MMVD, DCM) — extends survival.

ACE inhibitor: heart-failure adjunct and proteinuria reduction in CKD.

Loop diuretic: the mainstay for heart-failure edema and effusions.

First-line drug controlling feline hyperthyroidism (T4).

Replacement therapy for diabetes: canine often uses human analogs; feline-specific insulins available.

Broad anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive: allergy, autoimmune, cancer support, feline asthma.

Standard medical treatment for canine Cushing's syndrome — blocks cortisol synthesis.

Fast itch control for canine allergy (JAK inhibitor) — works within 4 hours.

Long-term immune modulation for canine atopy; adjunct for feline stomatitis and perianal fistulas.

Potent central antiemetic: chemotherapy, motion sickness, gastroenteritis vomiting.

Proton-pump inhibitor: gastric ulcers, reflux, gastro-protection with NSAIDs.

First-line long-term antiseizure drug for dogs and cats.

Add-on or alternative antiseizure drug with a large safety window and low liver load.

Liver-support supplement: antioxidant support, often combined with SAMe.

Long-term support for skin inflammation, joints, heart and kidneys.