Veterinarian drugs are immensely useful in relieving pain, stress, and treatment of various illnesses in animals of all kinds, especially for household pets and farm animals. Here are some of the most commonly prescribed veterinary drugs.
Most Common Drugs Prescribed
Non-Steroidal Inflammatory Drugs
Canine arthritis is a common illness that affects older pets and can be treated with the help of this drug. They reduce pain and discomfort for animals and improve their life. They do, however, have certain side effects like liver and gastrointestinal damage. The drugs for cats and dogs should not be mixed as some of these used for canines are unsuitable for cats.
Antihistamines
Cats and dogs may also be allergic to certain substances. For the treatment of this, antihistamines are prescribed in either tablet or spray forms. The dosage should be according to the instructions of a veterinary doctor. The popular non-steroidal drugs used are mainly Chlorpheniramine, Atopica, Diphenhydramine, Clemastine, and Cyproheptadine. For certain other allergic reactions, corticosteroids may be used but they come with their own health risks.
Fleas, Ticks, and Worm Medicines
Pets are common carriers of fleas, worms, or ticks. This can be treated with drugs like Frontline, Advantage, Revolution, Interceptor, and Program that are very effective and easy to use on pets. Some of these also protect against heartworms and intestinal worms. Medications that are dog or cat-specific should only be used for the designated species.
Antibiotics
For infections, pets will be prescribed a dosage of antibiotic that must be consumed or administered in its full course to the ailing pet. Depending on the diagnosis, a vet will prescribe the antibiotic and its full course that it should be used for your pet.
Thyroid Medicines
Pets with thyroid gland problems, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism, are prescribed these drugs in order to combat the issue. The drugs will be prescribed only after a thorough examination and should be administered to the pet in the instructed amount. Cat or dog-specific medications should never be mixed.
Eye drops
Eye drops for pets, such as Xalatan, Timolol, and Trusopt are used to treat glaucoma. For more serious conditions, drugs like Acetazolamide and Methazolamide may be prescribed for the pet.
Treatment for Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome
Addison’s disease or hypoadrenocorticism is a serious illness that results from the deficiency of adrenal cortex hormones and requires immediate medical attention. Based on the diagnosis of the disease, the vet may prescribe Florinef, Percorten V, or corticosteroids. For the treatment of Cushing’s syndrome or hyperadrenocorticism, drugs like Lysodren, Anipryl, Selegiline, or Ketoconazole are prescribed by veterinary doctors.
Medications to Increase Dopamine
In aged pets, canine cognitive dysfunction is quite similar to Alzheimer’s disease. In canines, Anipryl is quite useful in increasing the quantity of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, in the pet’s body which helps improve the cognitive responses. However, this drug is definitely not suitable for use in felines.
The administration of all drugs should only be according to the instructions of a veterinary doctor. Certain drugs used for humans and canines may be similar in ingredients but they should never be mixed because the compositions of both medicines may be different. Mixing of canine and feline drugs should be strictly prohibited, as doing so can harm either one of the two species since their requirement is quite different from each other.
All drugs should only be purchased from licensed veterinary drug manufacturers and pharmacists. Any known violations of the regulations for drug production by pharmaceutical companies can and should be reported to the concerned authorities of the country or region.
With proper cooperation between a pet owner and a licensed practicing veterinary doctor, the quality of life for an ailing pet can be improved considerably.
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