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There are lots of veterinary and pet medication websites to be found on the Internet nowadays, and all claim to be the foremost authority and source for your pet's needs. Your pet's medical condition should be evaluated by a veterinarian before any medical decisions are implemented. Thus, the professional advice of a registered veterinarian is invaluable. The information to be found in this article does not intend to replace the care of a professional; its purpose is to be used as an educational guide to your pet's medications only.

Acepromazine - Although Acepromazine has several actions that might be useful, it is mostly used as a tranquilizer.

In veterinary medicine, buspirone has been especially helpful in the treatment of phobias (such as fear of thunder, people in uniform, etc.) and in the treatment of urine marking in cats.

Calcitriol - This medication actually represents activated vitamin D. It plays an important role in calcium phosphorus balance and can be beneficial in preventing the progression of kidney failure.

Cephalexin - An antibiotic which is very useful for treating common and uncomplicated infections.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate - It's an antihistamine and it's used for acute inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites, and to manage itchy skin.

Clemastine fumarate - Clemastine fumarate is one of the more effective antihistamines albeit relatively expensive. Its efficacy makes it a common first choice for itchy skin. It has found to be helpful in 30% of itchy dogs and 50% of itchy cats.

Diazepam - This medication has many valuable uses, such as an anti-anxiety medication, a muscle relaxant, an appetite stimulant, and a seizure control drug.

Diphenhydramine - It is an antihistamine for the treatment of acute inflammatory and allergic conditions such as vaccination side effects, blood transfusion reactions, snake bites, bee stings and insect bites.

Enrofloxacin - This medication may be used in either dogs or cats for treating different kinds of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas.

Fenbendazole - Very useful in combating roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

Griseofulvin - Commonly used for the treatment of ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin involving fungi.

Glipizide - This oral medication works by causing the pancreas to release insulin more effectively. It also helps increase tissue sensitivity so that smaller doses of insulin may have a greater effect. Some cats will respond adequately to this treatment and thus avoid the use of insulin injections at home.

Ketoconazole - This drug fights fungal infections both minor and life threatening, but because of the way it works it can also be used to treat Cushing's disease (a cortisone imbalance).

Meloxicam - Meloxicam is generally given to control arthritis pain in dogs though it can be given for many other painful conditions. It is often used an analgesic in conjunction with surgery.

Lactulose - Lactulose is chiefly used as a stool softener or in the treatment of liver patients.

Phenylpropanolamine - Phenylpropanolamine can be used for the suppression of appetite or as a decongestant, but in veterinary medicine it is used almost exclusively for the control of urinary incontinence in the female dog.

Ranitidine - Ranitidine is useful in any situation where there is stomach irritation and ulceration.

Terbinafine - This medication is used against other types of fungi but at this time it is mostly used against ringworm.

Trimethoprim Sulfa - This medication is known by many names as it's a commonly used antibiotic in both human and veterinary medicine. It's become a popular choice thanks to its broad spectrum and inexpensive cost.