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Dantrolene is a muscle relaxant used to help relax the urinary tract and improve urine flow in cats and dogs. It has also been used to help prevent muscle contractions caused by certain toxicities in dogs and malignant hyperthermia in miniature pigs and dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Dantrolene comes in capsule and injectable forms.
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Topical deltamethrin/deltamethrin combination products (brand names PetArmor®, Sentry®, Zodiac®, others) are synthetic pyrethroid insecticides used to repel mosquitoes and kill fleas and ticks on dogs older than 12 weeks of age for up to 6 months. Products may be also used to repel and kill sandflies. Never use in cats or aquatic species. Deltamethrin/deltamethrin combination products come in an impregnated collar form.
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Benzonatate is an antitussive (cough suppressant) medication used to treat coughing in dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Benzonatate comes in capsules that must be given whole. Use with caution as there is a high potential for toxicity and overdose.
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Psyllium fiber capsules (brand name Vetasyl®) are fiber supplements used in cats and dogs to help promote bowel health. Vetasyl contains psyllium seed husks and barley malt extract powder contained in gelatin capsules.
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Sulfadimethoxine + ormetoprim (brand name Primor®) is a combination antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin and soft tissue infections in dogs. It may be used off label in other cases. Sulfadimethoxine + ormetoprim comes in tablet form that may be compounded into liquid.
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Ilunocitinib (brand name Zenrelia®) is a medication used to control pruritus (itching) associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age that are up-to-date on vaccinations. It is labeled for use in dogs only. Ilunocitinib comes in tablet form.
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Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide + bicycloheptene dicarboximide otic (brand name Otomite Plus®) is a medication used to treat ear mites in dogs and cats older than 12 weeks of age. Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide + bicycloheptene dicarboximide otic comes in a liquid drop form. It is highly toxic to aquatic species and toxic to cats if ingested.
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Fipronil with s-methoprene and pyriproxyfen, topical (brand name Frontline® Gold), is a medication used to treat and control fleas and ticks in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, and to control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in cats and kittens 8 weeks of age and older and weighing at least 1.36 kg (3 lb). It may be used to treat sarcoptic mange in dogs and cats, as well as chewing lice in dogs.
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Fipronil with cyphenothrin and s-methoprene, topical (brand name Frontline® Tritak for dogs), is a medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age and older and weighing more than 1.8 kg (4 lb). It may also be used as a treatment of sarcoptic mange. Avoid use in rabbits, other small mammals, and cats.
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Fipronil with s-methoprene and amitraz (brand name Certifect®) is a topical medication used to treat and control fleas, ticks, and chewing lice in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing more than 2.3 kg (5 lb). It is also used to aid in the control of sarcoptic mange and mites in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older, weighing more than 2.3 kg (5 lb).
