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Carprofen For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, And Risks

updated James Edward, PharmD

Carprofen (name brand Rimadyl®) is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) approved by the FDA for use in dogs. Due to a massive marketing campaign, it is one of the most widely-used canine anti-inflammatories and non-narcotic pain medications. Like other NSAIDs, carprofen...

Carprofen For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, And Risks

updated James Edward, PharmD

Carprofen (name brand Rimadyl®) is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) approved by the FDA for use in dogs. Due to a massive marketing campaign, it is one of the most widely-used...

Over the Counter Medicine for Feverish Dogs

Lucian Knock

Getting a fever sucks! You feel awful, you feel tired, and you practically can't do anything to alleviate the worst of the symptoms. You mostly just have to bide your time and wait for it to break, but there are...

Over the Counter Medicine for Feverish Dogs

Lucian Knock

Getting a fever sucks! You feel awful, you feel tired, and you practically can't do anything to alleviate the worst of the symptoms. You mostly just have to bide your...

Azathioprine for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

James Edward, PharmD

Azathioprine (Imuran) is a drug used to suppress the immune system to help treat certain auto-immune disorders. Azathioprine comes as a tablet in strengths of 50mg, 75mg, and 100mg. WHAT IS IT USED FOR IN DOGS? Azathioprine is used to...

Azathioprine for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

James Edward, PharmD

Azathioprine (Imuran) is a drug used to suppress the immune system to help treat certain auto-immune disorders. Azathioprine comes as a tablet in strengths of 50mg, 75mg, and 100mg. WHAT...

Deracoxib for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Jason Jones

Does your dog suffer from symptoms of arthritis? Stiffness in the morning, unwillingness to go on walks they used to enjoy, or painful yelps during stretching? Whether caused by an autoimmune disorder or wear and tear with age, the swollen...

Deracoxib for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Jason Jones

Does your dog suffer from symptoms of arthritis? Stiffness in the morning, unwillingness to go on walks they used to enjoy, or painful yelps during stretching? Whether caused by an...

Clavamox For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, And Alternatives

Jason Jones

Your dog is playing with pet siblings when all of a sudden, it loudly yelps in pain. Being a loving pet parent, you run over to see what is wrong. You are stunned when you see your dog lost a...

Clavamox For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, And Alternatives

Jason Jones

Your dog is playing with pet siblings when all of a sudden, it loudly yelps in pain. Being a loving pet parent, you run over to see what is wrong....

Previcox for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Previcox for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Jason Jones

Previcox, or firocoxib, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to treat pain or fever in dogs. Previcox works in a specific way that helps reduce pain, fever, and inflammation that may be more specialized than older drugs of the same...

Previcox for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Alternatives

Jason Jones

Previcox, or firocoxib, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to treat pain or fever in dogs. Previcox works in a specific way that helps reduce pain, fever, and inflammation that...

Apoquel For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Natural Alternatives

James Edward, PharmD

My dog, Penny, developed an allergy to grass when we first moved to our house. Her body has since gotten used to it, but she was miserable and covered in hives for the first year. My veterinarian and I discussed...

Apoquel For Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects, and Natural Alternatives

James Edward, PharmD

My dog, Penny, developed an allergy to grass when we first moved to our house. Her body has since gotten used to it, but she was miserable and covered in...

Prozac for Dogs: How and When to Use It

preferred Rebekah Davis

What Is Prozac? Prozac is an antidepressant in a class known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. It allows serotonin to stay active in the brain longer and is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression. Studies show that effective...

Prozac for Dogs: How and When to Use It

preferred Rebekah Davis

What Is Prozac? Prozac is an antidepressant in a class known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. It allows serotonin to stay active in the brain longer and is commonly...