Zylkene is a brand name for a calming supplement product containing hydrolyzed milk protein, or casein, manufactured by Vetoquinol. In this article, you’ll learn what Zylkene is, how it works, situations where it may be recommended or used, potential side effects, and some frequently asked questions. About Zylkene For Cats Zylkene is the brand name for a specific calming supplement....
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Methimazole, for which common brands include Felimazole and Tapazole, is an oral medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat cats with hyperthyroidism. In this article, you’ll learn what methimazole is, how it works, side effects to monitor for, and some frequently asked questions. About Methimazole For Cats Methimazole is classified as an antithyroid medication. Essentially, it inhibits the synthesis...
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Cerenia is the brand name for a drug called maropitant, or to use its full name, maropitant citrate. Maropitant is a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist which was developed by Zoetis (formerly Pfizer) specifically for the treatment of motion sickness and vomiting in dogs. It was approved by the FDA in the United States in 2007 for use in dogs, then...
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Mirtazapine is a prescription appetite stimulant commonly used in veterinary medicine for cats to encourage interest in food, eating, and to encourage weight gain. Brands include Remeron and Mirataz. In this article, you’ll learn what mirtazapine is, how it works, different dosage forms available, potential side effects to monitor for, and some commonly asked questions. About Mirtazapine For Cats Mirtazapine...
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Tresaderm is the brand name for a topical solution medication containing thiabendazole, dexamethasone, and neomycin sulfate that is manufactured by Merial Animal Health, now a part of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. In this article, you’ll learn what Tresaderm is, the types of conditions it is used to treat, side effects to monitor for, and some frequently asked questions. About...
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The Seresto collar is a flea and tick collar for cats manufactured by Elanco Animal Health (previously by Bayer Animal Health). In this article, you’ll learn how Seresto works, what parasites Seresto works against, safety concerns and side effects to be aware of, and some frequently asked questions. About Seresto Collar For Cats The Seresto collar contains two active ingredients:...
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Vectra is a brand of topical, “spot-on” flea treatment and prevention product manufactured by Ceva Animal Health. In this article, you’ll learn what Vectra is, its active ingredients and how they work, the parasites it targets, adverse effects to watch for, and some frequently asked questions. About Vectra For Cats Vectra for cats contains the two ingredients dinotefuran and pyriproxyfen....
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Pradofloxacin for cats, which goes by the brand name Veraflox, and is manufactured by Bayer Animal Health, is an antibiotic often used in veterinary medicine that is FDA-approved for use in cats for certain types of bacterial infections. In this article, you’ll learn what pradofloxacin is, how it works, some of its applications, possible side effects, and some frequently asked...
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Zonisamide, which may also be known by the brand name Zonegran, is an anticonvulsant drug that may be used in some cats who are experiencing seizure disorders. In this article, you’ll learn how zonisamide works, what situations it may be used in, side effects to look for in cats, and some frequently asked questions. About Zonisamide In Cats Zonisamide is...
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Revolution Plus for cats is a brand of topical, “spot-on” medication that prevents fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites, and heartworms. Revolution Plus contains the main ingredients selamectin and sarolaner. It is a newer incarnation of its older predecessor, Revolution for cats. In this article, you’ll learn about Revolution Plus for cats, the ingredients it contains, the types of pests it targets...
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