veterinary drugs
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
Veterinary Medicine — Past and Present
Veterinary medicine has been around as long as the coexistence and companionship between humans and animals. Documented records of veterinary medicine extend as far back as the Vedic period in India and Egypt's Papyrus of Kahun. In Ancient Rome, an animal health care specialist was referred to as a "Veterinarius."… Read More
Naltrexone Uses in Animal Care
Naltrexone, or Naltrexone hydrochloride (HCL), is an opioid receptor antagonist that has primarily been used in veterinary medicine to block receptors and reverse reactions to opiate agonists such as etorphine and carfentil. Naltrexone HCL is also used for the treatment of recurring, compulsive or self-injurious animal behavior disorders, which may… Read More
Identifying a Top Veterinary Pharmacy
Excellence in animal health care goes hand in hand with a high quality veterinary pharmacy that can accommodate all of your prescription needs and help make treatment an easy, effective and even enjoyable process. A top veterinary pharmacy offers the highest standard of services that you can count on. Learn… Read More
Tacrolimus for KCS
Tacrolimus is a calcineuron inhibitor. Its primary use in veterinary medicine is for the treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs. Tacrolimus can also be used to treat dermatologic problems such as Superficial Keratitis, Miliary Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis. Tacrolimus may also be a suitable therapy for cats. In some cases,… Read More