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Treating Heart Problems with Enalapril
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
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
Diethylstilbestrol in Veterinary Medicine
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen used in veterinary medicine primarily for the treatment of urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs. Veterinarians will also administer DES for the management of prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) and for the treatment of certain tumors that react positively to hormonal treatments. A less common… Read More