The Medicine Category covers issues relating to giving certain medicines to your pet dog. Browse this category for specific medicines.
The dreaded diagnosis shows your dog has cancer. You are not alone — many owners face this heart-breaking situation. A 1st instinct is to try to make your pet’s life easier during this difficult time, but you can also be Read More …
Read this before giving your dog any type of vitamin E supplementation. Learn when extra may be necessary and how much to provide a pet pooch!
Are you wondering if your dog can take Ritalin for ADHD-like behavior? First thing’s first: There is unfortunately no veterinary equivalent to this well-known central nervous system stimulant ie. Methylphenidate. With that being said, Ritalin is sometimes prescribed to dogs. Read More …
Zinc is an important mineral and dogs also need it to be healthy. With that being said, too much can actually be harmful. Are you wondering if it makes sense to supplement? Here’s the deal: Under normal circumstances, keeping zinc Read More …
It’s rare for a dog to have a Lysine deficiency. This supplement doesn’t make sense for most canines. Learn more about this essential amino acid!
Giving a dog Oxycodone is fraught with risks. Seriously! Providing a pet with this powerful opioid is not something to take lightly. Are you trying to treat your dog’s pain problems? Careful! This narcotic is dangerous. Oxycodone should be a last Read More …
Let’s get right to it — first the good news: Veterinarians do use Gabapentin. This drug is primarily given to help dogs with chronic pain, but it is also prescribed for seizure-prone animals. With that being said, you should never Read More …
Codeine is a popular opiate pain medication. Perhaps you are considering it for your dog’s pain or persistent cough? Here’s the deal: This analgesic drug is not recommended for dogs without professional guidance. Make no mistake: Codeine can be harmful. Read More …
When it comes to vitamin D, dogs and humans obtain sufficient amounts in quite different ways. The fact is that people naturally produce it in their skin, but canines do not. Many dogs are indeed lacking in vitamin D3. On Read More …