Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that is commonly prescribed by veterinarians for the treatment of high blood pressure in cats and dogs. It can also be used in conjunction with other medications for the treatment of mild to severe heart failure. Popular brand names for Enalapril include Enacard… Read More
Treating Heart Problems with Enalapril
Ascorbic Acid in Veterinary Use
Ascorbic Acid, or more commonly called Vitamin C, is a naturally occurring substance that plays a significant role in the formation of collagen. Unlike humans and other primates and birds, dogs and cats produce ascorbic acid naturally in the liver. However, there are some situations that require a pet to… Read More
Treating High Blood Pressure with Amlodipine
Amlodipine besylate is classified as a calcium channel blocker medication, and it is effectively used in veterinary medicine to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure, in cats and dogs. Compounded in an oral suspension, it is most commonly administered to cats that are also suffering from kidney disease. How Does… Read More
Miconazole for Fungal Infections
Miconazole is an anti-fungal medicine that is commonly prescribed to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, dermatophytosis (ringworm) and jock itch. It is also available in an oral gel formulation for oral thrush and as a vaginal cream for the treatment of yeast infections. The primary function of Miconazole… Read More
Streptozocin for Ferret Insulinoma
Streptozocin, under the trade name Zanosar®, is a chemotherapy agent in the nitrosourea class. Due to its high level of toxicity to beta cells, Streptozocin is used in the treatment of cancer, specifically cancer of the pancreas, as well as carcinoid tumors and other related forms of cancer. As an… Read More