Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish, DVM If your dog has been taking Prozac or Reconcile (fluoxetine) to manage behavioral problems like anxiety or aggression, your veterinarian may recommend weaning your dog off the medication at some point. Weaning a dog from Prozac should be done gradually and under the guidance of a veterinarian. Abrupt …
Dog Medication
Dog medication is a category that details the many types of prescription and non-prescription drugs available for dogs.
This category deals with everything related to dog medications including the costs, side-effects, pros and cons. In some posts, you’ll find alternatives to drugs that might work just as good.
Is aspirin safe for dogs? The answer to this question is more complicated than you might think. Technically, aspirin is safe for dogs, but only when prescribed by a veterinarian. Too many things can go wrong if you attempt to diagnose and treat your dog with aspirin (or any other over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory). For example, …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish, DVM Going on a road trip with your dog? Unfortunately, not every dog loves a car ride. Some dogs are just too anxious, and others experience travel sickness. Luckily, there are many options out there to help solve these problems. Anti-anxiety medications with sedative properties can help make the …
Depending on what you read, you may think you won’t be able to touch your dog for days after applying K-9 Advantix II. So, when is it safe to touch your dog after applying K-9 Advantix II? The reality is that you and your children can touch your dog safely once K9 Advantix II has …
This post was approved by Sara Ochoa, DVM There’s nothing better than playing with dogs. We love to watch them run, jump, catch a Frisbee or fetch a ball. However, when your dog starts to experience any kind of pain, we worry. No dog owner wants their furry friend to be in pain. That’s where …
Dogs suffer from anxiety for a number of reasons. However, not all dogs have the same level of anxiety. There’s the normal tail-between-the legs type of fear, and then there’s the kind of anxiety that has your 90 pound dog trying to climb on your shoulders. If you have a dog with anxiety, you know …
Is your dog on an antidepressant? If so, you may have heard about the risks of serotonin syndrome in dogs. It’s not unusual for dogs with separation anxiety, compulsive disorders or behavioral issues to be prescribed antidepressant medication. Although antidepressants were originally prescribed to people, veterinary medicine has been using them to treat various conditions …
Written by: Dr. Haris Raza, BSc., DVM Buprenorphine is an opioid pain reliever used to treat people and animals. It is often prescribed as a liquid to be squirted into the mouth (not eaten). In hospital settings, this drug is usually administered by injection under the skin. Buprenorphine is a potent drug that works quickly …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish, DVM In a world where pharmaceuticals are often favored ahead of herbal remedies, you might be surprised to learn that some veterinarians use Yunnan Baiyao for dogs to help heal wounds and reduce inflammation in animals. Yunnan Baiyao is an ancient oriental medicine that is currently used in a …
Separation anxiety is the main reason veterinarians prescribe dog antidepressants. Rescue dogs are prime candidates for all sorts of behavioral problems and in order to keep them in their forever homes, dog antidepressants (along with other behavioral training techniques) is sometimes the best answer. Is your dog tearing up your house when you’re not home? …