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131 medications in this category.

Acetaminophen

Tylenol, Paracetamol, Mapap, FeverAll

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is extremely toxic to cats and rarely used in dogs. Learn why this common human painkiller is dangerous to pets, toxic doses, symptoms of poisoning, and the NAC antidote.

OTC
Dogs (rarely, under strict veterinary supervision only)Cats (TOXIC — never use)

Albuterol (Salbutamol)

ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA

Albuterol is an inhaled rescue bronchodilator used for acute asthma attacks in cats. Learn about proper use with the AeroKat spacer, dosing, and safety.

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Cats

Alprazolam

Xanax

Alprazolam (Xanax) treats acute anxiety and noise phobia in dogs and cats. Fast-acting but can cause paradoxical excitation. Schedule IV controlled.

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DogsCats

Aluminum Hydroxide

Alternagel, Amphojel

Aluminum hydroxide is a phosphate binder used in cats with chronic kidney disease to control elevated phosphorus levels. Learn about dosing and safety.

OTC
Cats

Amikacin

Amiglyde-V, Amikin

Amikacin is a potent aminoglycoside antibiotic used in reptiles and birds for serious gram-negative infections. WARNING: nephrotoxic — hydration status must be maintained throughout treatment.

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ReptilesBirds

Amoxicillin Trihydrate / Clavulanate Potassium

Clavamox, Augmentin

Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Clavamox) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic combination for dogs that pairs amoxicillin with clavulanic acid to overcome beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.

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Dogs

Amphotericin B

Fungizone, Abelcet, AmBisome

Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal used in birds for severe systemic fungal infections including aspergillosis, often delivered via nebulization or injection.

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Birds

Atenolol

Tenormin

Atenolol is a beta-blocker used in cats to manage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and control heart rate. Learn about feline dosing, monitoring, and safety.

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Cats

Atropine sulfate (ophthalmic)

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, Isopto Atropine

Atropine ophthalmic solution is an anticholinergic used in horses, dogs, and cats for uveitis, mydriasis, and cycloplegia. Learn about dosing, equine-specific GI concerns, and proper ophthalmic use.

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HorsesDogsCats

Bedinvetmab

Librela

Librela (bedinvetmab) is the first FDA-approved monoclonal antibody for canine osteoarthritis pain. Learn about dosing, side effects, the February 2025 label update, cost, and what to discuss with your vet.

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Dogs

Benazepril

Fortekor, Lotensin

Benazepril (Fortekor) is an ACE inhibitor used in cats for chronic kidney disease and heart disease. Learn about feline dosing, side effects, and safety.

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CatsDogs

Bismuth subsalicylate

Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate (newer formulations)

Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) may be used for mild stomach upset in dogs under veterinary guidance. Learn about dosing, safety concerns, and why it should never be given to cats.

OTC
Dogs (with caution)

Buprenorphine

Simbadol, Buprenex, Vetergesic

Buprenorphine is a preferred opioid analgesic for cats, offering effective pain relief with a wide safety margin. Learn about OTM dosing, Simbadol, and safety.

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Cats

Buspirone

BuSpar

Buspirone (BuSpar) is a non-sedating anti-anxiety medication used primarily in cats for urine marking and anxiety. Learn about dosing and side effects.

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CatsDogs

Butorphanol tartrate

Torbugesic, Torbutrol, Dolorex

Butorphanol (Torbugesic) is an opioid agonist-antagonist used in horses, dogs, and cats for pain management and as a sedation adjunct. Learn about dosing, species-specific considerations, and safety.

Rx
HorsesDogsCats

Calcium Glubionate

Calcionate, Neo-Calglucon

Calcium glubionate is an oral calcium supplement used in reptiles to treat and prevent metabolic bone disease (MBD) and hypocalcemia.

OTC
Reptiles

Calcium Gluconate

Cal-Glu, Calcionate

Calcium gluconate is an injectable and oral calcium supplement used in birds and reptiles to treat hypocalcemia, egg binding, metabolic bone disease, and calcium-related emergencies.

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BirdsReptiles

Carprofen

Rimadyl, Novox, Carprovet, Vetprofen

Carprofen (Rimadyl, Novox) is an NSAID for dogs used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation. Learn about dosing, side effects, cost, and generic options.

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Dogs

Ceftazidime

Fortaz, Tazicef

Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used in reptiles and birds for its strong activity against Pseudomonas and other gram-negative bacteria.

Rx
ReptilesBirds

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Celecoxib is a COX-2 selective NSAID increasingly used in avian medicine to manage pain and inflammation with improved gastrointestinal safety compared to traditional NSAIDs.

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Birds

Cephalexin

Keflex, Rilexine

Cephalexin (Keflex) is one of the most prescribed antibiotics for dog skin infections and UTIs. WARNING: fatal to rabbits if given orally.

Rx
DogsCats

Chloramphenicol

Chloromycetin, Viceton

Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic considered safe for rabbits and birds, treating respiratory, GI, and soft tissue infections where many other antibiotics are contraindicated.

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RabbitsBirds

Chlorhexidine

Nolvasan, Hibiclens, CHX Guard

Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum topical antiseptic widely used in veterinary medicine for wound care, skin infections, surgical preparation, and environmental disinfection.

OTC
ReptilesDogsCatsHorses

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Vital E-A+D, Vitamin D3 Injection

Injectable vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is used in reptiles for severe metabolic bone disease when oral supplementation and UVB exposure are insufficient.

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Reptiles

Cisapride

Propulsid

Cisapride is a prokinetic medication used in rabbits and cats to stimulate gastrointestinal motility, treating GI stasis, megacolon, and other motility disorders.

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RabbitsCats

Clenbuterol

Ventipulmin

Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) is a beta-2 agonist bronchodilator FDA-approved for horses with heaves, RAO, and equine asthma. Learn about dosing, side effects, regulatory concerns, and proper use.

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Horses

Clodronate disodium / Tiludronate disodium

OsPhos, Tildren

OsPhos (clodronate) and Tildren (tiludronate) are bisphosphonates FDA-approved for navicular syndrome in horses. Learn about mechanisms, dosing, side effects, and what to expect from treatment.

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Horses

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet drug used in cats to prevent arterial thromboembolism (saddle thrombus) associated with heart disease. Learn about dosing and safety.

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Cats

Copper (as copper sulfate pentahydrate, ionic)

Seachem Cupramine

Seachem Cupramine is an over-the-counter copper-based treatment for marine ich and velvet. Lethal to invertebrates and not for use in reef tanks.

OTC
Fish

Cyclophosphamide

Cytoxan, Neosar, Procytox

Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating chemotherapy agent used as a component of multi-agent lymphoma protocols in ferrets, dogs, and cats. It requires strict handling precautions and oncologist supervision.

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FerretsDogsCats

Cyclosporine

Atopica, Neoral

Cyclosporine (Atopica) is an immunosuppressant for allergic dermatitis, IBD, and immune diseases in dogs and cats. Learn about dosing and monitoring.

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DogsCats

Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)

Optimmune, Restasis

Cyclosporine ophthalmic is an immunomodulator used in horses for equine recurrent uveitis, including the suprachoroidal implant form. Learn about topical and implant options, dosing, and safety.

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HorsesDogs

Deslorelin acetate

Suprelorin, Suprelorin F, Ovuplant

Deslorelin (Suprelorin) is a long-acting GnRH agonist implant used as first-line medical treatment for adrenocortical disease in ferrets, controlling clinical signs for 12-24 months per implant.

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Ferrets

Detomidine hydrochloride

Dormosedan, Dormosedan Gel

Detomidine (Dormosedan) is a potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used in horses for sedation and analgesia during standing procedures. Learn about IV, IM, and sublingual gel dosing, side effects, and safety.

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Horses

Dexamethasone

Decadron, Azium (vet)

Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid, 7x stronger than prednisone. Used for emergencies, severe inflammation, and immune diseases. Learn about risks.

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DogsCatsHorses

Dexmedetomidine oromucosal gel

Sileo

Sileo is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for noise aversion in dogs. Applied to the gums, it works within 30 minutes for fireworks and storms.

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Dogs

Dextrose (D-glucose)

D50W, D5W, D25W

Dextrose is the emergency treatment for hypoglycemic crisis in ferrets with insulinoma and is also used intravenously and orally to support dogs and cats with low blood glucose.

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FerretsDogsCats

Diazoxide

Proglycem

Diazoxide (Proglycem) is a potassium channel activator that inhibits insulin release from pancreatic beta cells and is used in ferrets with insulinoma when prednisolone alone fails to control hypoglycemia.

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Ferrets

Diphenhydramine

Benadryl, Banophen, Diphenhist

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an OTC antihistamine used in dogs and cats for allergies, itching, and mild sedation. Learn safe dosage and warnings.

OTC
DogsCats

Doxorubicin hydrochloride

Adriamycin, Rubex, Doxil (liposomal)

Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is a potent anthracycline chemotherapy agent used in ferret, dog, and cat lymphoma and sarcoma protocols. It carries significant cardiac, bone marrow, and handler safety risks and must be used only under oncology supervision.

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FerretsDogsCats

Doxycycline Hyclate

API Fin & Body Cure

API Fin & Body Cure is an over-the-counter doxycycline aquarium antibiotic for fin rot, body ulcers, and bacterial infections in freshwater fish.

OTC
Fish

Erythromycin

API E.M. Erythromycin

API E.M. Erythromycin is an over-the-counter macrolide antibiotic for freshwater aquarium fish, effective against gram-positive bacteria and cyanobacteria.

OTC
Fish

Famciclovir

Famvir

Famciclovir is an antiviral used in cats to treat feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) infections including upper respiratory disease and herpetic keratitis.

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Cats

Firocoxib

Equioxx, Previcox

Firocoxib (Equioxx) is a COX-2 selective NSAID approved for horses to manage pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis. Learn about dosing, GI safety profile, and equine-specific considerations.

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Horses

Flunixin meglumine

Banamine, Flunixin, Prevail

Banamine (flunixin meglumine) is a powerful NSAID used in horses for colic pain, eye inflammation, and endotoxemia. Learn about injectable and oral paste forms, dosing, and important safety warnings.

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Horses

Flunixin Meglumine

Banamine, Flunixin, Prevail

Flunixin meglumine (Banamine) is a potent NSAID used in horses for colic pain, endotoxemia, and inflammation. Learn about dosing, IV-only injection rules, and GI safety concerns.

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Horses

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Reconcile

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an FDA-approved SSRI for canine separation anxiety. Learn about dosing for dogs and cats, side effects, and cost.

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DogsCats

Fluoxetine hydrochloride

Reconcile

Reconcile is an FDA-approved fluoxetine chewable for canine separation anxiety. Must be combined with behavior modification. Learn about dosing and cost.

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Dogs

Fluralaner

Bravecto, Bravecto Quantum

Bravecto (fluralaner) is a 12-week flea and tick chewable for dogs. Learn about Bravecto Quantum injectable, dosage, isoxazoline warnings, and cost.

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Dogs

Fluralaner

Bravecto

Bravecto for cats provides 12 weeks of flea and tick protection with a single topical application. Learn about dosing, safety, and costs.

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Cats

Fluticasone propionate

Flovent HFA, Flixotide

Fluticasone propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid used in horses for equine asthma, heaves, and RAO via the Equine Haler or AeroHippus device. Learn about dosing, administration technique, and safety.

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Horses

Fluticasone Propionate

Flovent HFA, ArmonAir

Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used to manage feline asthma, delivered via a metered-dose inhaler and AeroKat spacer. Learn about dosing and safety.

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Cats

Formalin and Malachite Green

Hikari Ich-X

Hikari Ich-X is an over-the-counter aquarium treatment combining formalin and malachite green for ich, velvet, and external fungus in freshwater fish.

OTC
Fish

Frunevetmab

Solensia

Solensia is the first FDA-approved injection for cat arthritis pain. Learn about this monthly anti-NGF monoclonal antibody treatment.

Rx
Cats

Gabapentin

Neurontin, Gralise

Gabapentin for dogs and cats treats pain, anxiety, and seizures. Learn about weight-based dosing, xylitol warnings, side effects, and veterinary uses.

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DogsCats

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Gabapentin for cats helps with vet-visit anxiety, chronic pain, and seizures. Learn about dosing, side effects, and what to expect.

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Cats

Gentamicin sulfate

Gentocin, Garamycin

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in horses for serious gram-negative bacterial infections. Learn about dosing protocols, nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity risks, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

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Horses

Glucosamine + chondroitin sulfate + ASU (avocado/soybean unsaponifiables)

Dasuquin, Dasuquin Advanced

Dasuquin is the #1 vet-recommended joint supplement for dogs and cats. Contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and ASU. Compare to Cosequin.

OTC
DogsCats

Grapiprant

Galliprant

Galliprant (grapiprant) is a piprant-class NSAID for dogs that targets osteoarthritis pain through a different mechanism than traditional NSAIDs. Learn about dosing, side effects, cost, and how it compares to carprofen and meloxicam.

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Dogs

Grapiprant

Galliprant

Grapiprant (Galliprant) is a piprant-class non-COX-inhibiting NSAID for dogs that targets the EP4 receptor to control osteoarthritis pain and inflammation.

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Dogs

Haloperidol

Haldol

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication used in avian medicine to treat severe feather-destructive behavior and self-mutilation in birds when behavioral and environmental interventions have failed.

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Birds

Hyaluronic acid (Sodium hyaluronate)

Legend, Hylartin V, Hyvisc

Hyaluronic acid (Legend) is used in horses via intra-articular or IV injection to treat joint inflammation and osteoarthritis. Learn about administration routes, dosing, and expected outcomes.

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Horses

Hydroxyzine

Atarax, Vistaril

Hydroxyzine (Atarax) for dogs treats allergic itch and has mild anti-anxiety effects. Learn about dosage, sedation, side effects, and cost.

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DogsCats

Ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin, Nurofen, Midol

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is toxic to dogs and cats. Learn toxic dose thresholds, poisoning symptoms, treatment, and why you should never give ibuprofen to pets.

OTC
Dogs (TOXIC)Cats (TOXIC — any dose dangerous)

Insulin Glargine

Lantus, Basaglar, Semglee

Insulin glargine (Lantus) is a long-acting insulin analog commonly used to manage feline diabetes mellitus. Learn about dosing, blood glucose monitoring, and safety.

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CatsDogs

Itraconazole

Sporanox, Itrafungol

Itraconazole is a triazole antifungal used in birds, dogs, and cats to treat aspergillosis, ringworm, and systemic fungal infections.

Rx
BirdsDogsCats

Ivermectin

Heartgard (vet), Stromectol (human), Ivomec (large animal)

Ivermectin is used for heartworm prevention and parasite treatment in dogs, cats, and horses. CRITICAL: dangerous to MDR1 dogs at high doses.

Rx
DogsCatsHorses

Ivermectin/Pyrantel pamoate

Heartgard Plus, Tri-Heart Plus

Heartgard Plus prevents heartworm disease and treats roundworms and hookworms in dogs. Learn about dosing, MDR1 safety, side effects, and cost.

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Dogs

Kanamycin Sulfate

Seachem KanaPlex

Seachem KanaPlex is an over-the-counter kanamycin aquarium antibiotic for fin rot, dropsy, septicemia, and gram-negative bacterial infections in fish.

OTC
Fish

Lactated Ringer's Solution / Normal Saline

LRS, Plasmalyte, Normosol-R, 0.9% NaCl

Subcutaneous fluid therapy is a critical supportive treatment for rabbits and cats experiencing dehydration, GI stasis, kidney disease, or recovery from illness.

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RabbitsCats

Leuprolide acetate

Lupron Depot, Eligard

Leuprolide (Lupron Depot) is a long-acting GnRH agonist injection historically used as the mainstay of medical management for ferret adrenal disease, and still valuable when deslorelin implants are unavailable.

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Ferrets

Levothyroxine Sodium

Soloxine, ThyroTabs, Thyro-Tabs

Levothyroxine (Soloxine, ThyroTabs) is a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement prescribed for dogs with hypothyroidism to restore normal metabolism and resolve clinical signs.

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Dogs

Lokivetmab

Cytopoint

Cytopoint (lokivetmab) is a monoclonal antibody injection for dogs that targets interleukin-31 to control allergic itch associated with atopic dermatitis.

Rx
Dogs

Loperamide

Imodium, Imodium A-D

Loperamide (Imodium) can treat acute diarrhea in dogs but is DANGEROUS for MDR1/Collie breeds and should NEVER be given to cats.

OTC
Dogs

Lotilaner

Zenrelia

Zenrelia (lotilaner) is a next-generation JAK1-selective inhibitor for allergic dermatitis in dogs. Learn about dosing, side effects, vaccination washout requirements, and how it compares to Apoquel.

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Dogs

Lotilaner/moxidectin/praziquantel/pyrantel

Credelio Quattro

Credelio Quattro is the only isoxazoline combo that covers tapeworms. Learn about this all-in-one monthly chew for fleas, ticks, heartworm, and worms.

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Dogs

Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)

Epsom Salt (USP)

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is an over-the-counter supportive aquarium treatment for dropsy, constipation, swim bladder disorder, and fluid retention.

OTC
Fish

Melatonin

Natrol Melatonin, Nature Made Melatonin, K9 Choice Melatonin

Melatonin is a generally safe supplement used in dogs for anxiety, alopecia, and Cushing's disease support. Learn about dosing, safety, and the critical xylitol warning for human formulations.

OTC
DogsCats

Melatonin

Ferretonin, Dermatonin

Subcutaneous melatonin implants are used as adjunct or palliative therapy for adrenocortical disease in ferrets, providing partial control of clinical signs but without addressing the underlying hormonal drive.

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Ferrets

Meloxicam

Metacam, Mobic

Meloxicam (Metacam) is an NSAID for dogs, cats (restricted), and horses. Generic available. Learn about dosing, kidney risks, and feline cautions.

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DogsCatsHorses

Methimazole

Tapazole, Felimazole

Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism in cats. Learn about oral, transdermal, and generic options, dosing, side effects, and monitoring.

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Cats

Methocarbamol

Robaxin, Robaxin-V

Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is a muscle relaxant for dogs, cats, and horses. Used for muscle spasms, IVDD, and certain poisonings. Learn about dosage.

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DogsCatsHorses

Methylene Blue (Methylthioninium Chloride)

Kordon Methylene Blue, API Methylene Blue

Methylene blue is an over-the-counter aquarium treatment for fungal infections, egg fungus prevention, and supportive care for ammonia and nitrite poisoning.

OTC
Fish

Metoclopramide

Reglan, Maxolon

Metoclopramide is a prokinetic and antiemetic medication used in rabbits, dogs, and cats to stimulate upper GI motility and control nausea and vomiting.

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RabbitsDogsCats

Metronidazole

Flagyl, Metizol

Metronidazole (Flagyl) treats GI infections, giardia, and IBD in dogs, cats, and horses. Learn about dosage, neurological risks, and side effects.

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DogsCatsHorses

Metronidazole

Seachem MetroPlex

Seachem MetroPlex is an over-the-counter metronidazole aquarium treatment for hexamita, hole-in-the-head disease, and internal protozoan parasites.

OTC
Fish

Mirtazapine

Mirataz

Mirataz is an FDA-approved transdermal appetite stimulant for cats. Applied to the inner ear, it helps manage weight loss. Learn dosing and safety.

Rx
Cats

Mirtazapine

Remeron

Oral mirtazapine is an appetite stimulant used in cats for weight loss and anorexia. Learn about feline-specific dosing, metabolism considerations, and safety.

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Cats

N-butylscopolammonium bromide

Buscopan

Buscopan (N-butylscopolammonium bromide) is an antispasmodic used in horses for the relief of abdominal pain associated with spasmodic colic. Learn about dosing, side effects, and diagnostic considerations.

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Horses

Nitrofurazone and Furazolidone

API Furan-2

API Furan-2 is an over-the-counter broad-spectrum nitrofuran aquarium antibiotic for fin rot, columnaris, popeye, and bacterial body ulcers.

OTC
Fish

Nystatin

Mycostatin, Nilstat, Bio-Statin

Nystatin is a topical and oral polyene antifungal used in birds to treat candidiasis (yeast infections) of the crop, oral cavity, and gastrointestinal tract.

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Birds

Oclacitinib maleate

Apoquel

Apoquel (oclacitinib) is a JAK inhibitor for dogs that controls allergic itch and inflammation. Learn about dosage, side effects, cost, and alternatives.

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Dogs

Omeprazole

GastroGard, UlcerGard

GastroGard and UlcerGard (omeprazole) treat and prevent gastric ulcers in horses. Learn about EGUS, dosing for treatment vs. prevention, cost comparisons, and what performance horse owners need to know.

Both
Horses

Omeprazole

Prilosec, GastroGard, UlcerGard

Omeprazole (Prilosec/GastroGard) is a proton pump inhibitor used in dogs, cats, and horses for ulcers and acid reflux. Learn dosage and safety.

Both
DogsCatsHorses

Omeprazole

GastroGard, UlcerGard

Omeprazole (GastroGard/UlcerGard) is the gold-standard proton pump inhibitor for treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Learn about dosing, duration, and proper use.

Both
Horses

Ondansetron

Zofran

Ondansetron (Zofran) is a powerful anti-nausea medication for dogs and cats. Used when other antiemetics fail. Learn about dosage and uses.

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DogsCats

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Recovery Food

Oxbow Critical Care, Critical Care Fine Grind, EmerAid Herbivore

Oxbow Critical Care is a high-fiber recovery food for syringe-feeding sick or recovering rabbits, helping prevent GI stasis and hepatic lipidosis during anorexia.

OTC
Rabbits

Oxytocin

Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin is a hormone used in birds and reptiles to stimulate uterine contractions and facilitate egg passage in cases of egg binding (dystocia).

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BirdsReptiles

Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)

Pen-G, Crystiben, Dual-Pen, Combi-Pen

Penicillin G is an injectable antibiotic used in rabbits to treat treponematosis (rabbit syphilis), pasteurellosis, and other bacterial infections. Injectable form ONLY — oral penicillins are fatal to rabbits.

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Rabbits

Phenylbutazone

Butazolidin, EquiBute, PhenyBute

Phenylbutazone (bute) is the most commonly used NSAID in horses for musculoskeletal pain and lameness. Learn about dosing, duration limits, GI ulceration risk, and why it is not safe for dogs or cats.

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Horses

Pimenta racemosa (West Indian Bay Tree) Extract

API Pimafix

API Pimafix is a botanical over-the-counter aquarium treatment derived from West Indian Bay Tree extract, used for mild fungal and bacterial infections.

OTC
Fish

Polymer Binding Agent (with Nitrofurazone)

Seachem Focus

Seachem Focus is an over-the-counter antibacterial food binder used to bind KanaPlex, MetroPlex, and other medications to fish food for targeted internal treatment.

OTC
Fish

Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG)

Adequan Canine, Adequan Equine, Adequan i.m.

Adequan is the only FDA-approved disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) for dogs. Learn about this injectable joint treatment for dogs and horses, including dosing, evidence, cost, and how it compares to supplements.

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DogsHorses

Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG)

Adequan Equine, Adequan I.M. Equine

Adequan Equine (PSGAG) is an FDA-approved injectable disease-modifying drug for degenerative joint disease in horses. Learn about the IM and IA protocols, mechanism of action, and safety profile.

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Horses

Ponazuril

Marquis, Ponazuril Suspension

Ponazuril is an anticoccidial and antiprotozoal drug used in reptiles for coccidiosis and cryptosporidiosis, and in horses for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).

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ReptilesHorses

Porcine Insulin Zinc Suspension

Vetsulin, Caninsulin

Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is an FDA-approved intermediate-acting insulin for managing diabetes mellitus in dogs.

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Dogs

Potassium bromide

K-BroVet (compounded)

Potassium bromide is an anticonvulsant for dogs with epilepsy. Often combined with phenobarbital. WARNING: causes fatal lung inflammation in cats.

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Dogs

Povidone-Iodine

Betadine, Povidone-Iodine Solution

Povidone-iodine (Betadine) is a broad-spectrum topical antiseptic used across veterinary species for wound care, skin infections, surgical preparation, and shell rot in reptiles.

OTC
ReptilesDogsCatsHorses

Praziquantel

Hikari PraziPro

Hikari PraziPro is an over-the-counter praziquantel liquid for treating flukes, tapeworms, and planaria in freshwater and marine aquariums. Invertebrate-safe.

OTC
Fish

Praziquantel

Droncit, Biltricide, Drontal (combination)

Praziquantel (Droncit) is the #1 tapeworm treatment for dogs and cats. Learn about single-dose treatment, safety, dosage, and cost.

Both
DogsCatsHorses

Prazosin

Minipress

Prazosin is an alpha-1 blocker used in cats to relax the urethral sphincter and manage urethral spasm in FLUTD and post-obstruction care.

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Cats

Prednisolone

Prednisolone

Prednisolone for cats treats allergies, IBD, asthma, and autoimmune conditions. Learn why prednisolone is preferred over prednisone in cats.

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Cats

Prednisone / Prednisolone

Deltasone, Sterapred, Orapred, Prelone

Prednisone and prednisolone are corticosteroids for dogs treating allergies, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Learn about dosing, tapering, and side effects.

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Dogs

Protamine Zinc Recombinant Human Insulin

ProZinc

ProZinc is an FDA-approved protamine zinc insulin for feline diabetes mellitus. Learn about proper dosing, glucose monitoring, and safety information.

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Cats

Sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel pamoate

Simparica Trio

Simparica Trio is a monthly all-in-one chewable for dogs covering fleas, ticks, heartworm, roundworms, and hookworms. Learn about dosage, safety, and cost.

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Dogs

Selamectin

Revolution, Stronghold

Selamectin (Revolution) is a topical antiparasitic used in rabbits, dogs, and cats to treat and prevent fleas, mites, and other external and internal parasites.

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RabbitsDogsCats

Selamectin/Sarolaner

Revolution Plus

Revolution Plus protects cats from fleas, ticks, heartworm, ear mites, and intestinal worms. Monthly topical. Learn about dosing and safety.

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Cats

Silver sulfadiazine

Silvadene, SSD Cream, Thermazene

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is a topical antimicrobial cream used in horses and dogs for wound care, burns, and skin infections. Learn about application, spectrum of activity, and safety.

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HorsesDogs

Simethicone

Gas-X, Mylicon, Phazyme, Infants' Mylicon

Simethicone is a safe, over-the-counter anti-gas medication commonly used in rabbits to relieve painful gas accumulation during GI stasis and bloat.

OTC
Rabbits

Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

API Aquarium Salt, Fritz Aquarium Salt

Plain aquarium salt (sodium chloride) is an over-the-counter supportive treatment for freshwater fish, used for parasites, fin rot, and nitrite poisoning.

OTC
Fish

Sucralfate

Carafate

Sucralfate (Carafate) protects stomach and intestinal ulcers in dogs and cats. Must be given on an empty stomach, 2 hours apart from other meds.

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Telmisartan

Semintra

Telmisartan (Semintra) is an FDA-approved ARB for managing chronic kidney disease in cats. Learn about dosing, proteinuria reduction, and safety.

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Cats

Toceranib phosphate

Palladia

Palladia (toceranib) is the first FDA-approved anti-cancer drug for dogs. Used for mast cell tumors. Learn about dosing, side effects, and monitoring.

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Dogs

Trazodone hydrochloride

Desyrel, Oleptro

Trazodone for dogs treats anxiety and provides sedation for vet visits, storms, and travel. Learn about off-label dosing, side effects, and safety.

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Dogs

Triamcinolone acetonide

Kenalog, Vetalog

Triamcinolone acetonide is a corticosteroid commonly used intra-articularly in horses for joint inflammation and osteoarthritis. Learn about dosing, laminitis risk, and joint health considerations.

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Trilostane

Vetoryl

Trilostane (Vetoryl) is an adrenal enzyme inhibitor FDA-approved for the treatment of pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) in dogs.

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Dogs

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

Tribrissen, Bactrim, TMS, Sulfatrim

Trimethoprim-sulfa (TMS) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic combination used in birds, dogs, and horses to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.

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Vincristine sulfate

Oncovin, Vincasar PFS

Vincristine is a vinca alkaloid chemotherapy agent used as the 'O' (Oncovin) in multi-agent lymphoma protocols in ferrets, dogs, and cats, and is also used for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and canine transmissible venereal tumor.

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FerretsDogsCats

Voriconazole

Vfend

Voriconazole is a second-generation triazole antifungal considered the preferred treatment for aspergillosis in birds and other avian species.

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Birds

Xylazine hydrochloride

Rompun, AnaSed, Sedazine

Xylazine (Rompun) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist sedative and analgesic widely used in horses for sedation, restraint, and pain management. Learn about dosing, cardiovascular effects, and safety.

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Horses

Zonisamide

Zonegran

Zonisamide is an anticonvulsant used in dogs for refractory epilepsy and seizure management, often as add-on therapy to phenobarbital or potassium bromide.

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Dogs