Pimobendan, which the common name for the brand-name drug Vetmedin, is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.Pimobendan is a medication sometimes used in cats in veterinary medicine as part of a medication protocol for certain...
Phenobarbital is an anti-convulsant medication used commonly in veterinary medicine to help manage conditions that cause seizures. In this article you’ll learn how phenobarbital treats patients suffering from a seizure disorder, side effects to watch...
Pedialyte is an electrolyte rehydration solution that is commonly used in humans, especially young children. It can be used in some cases in cats to help replenish electrolytes and prevent dehydration. In this article, you’ll...
Omeprazole is a stomach acid reducing medication used commonly in veterinary medicine to assist with certain digestive disorders in cats, including mild gastritis as well as the prevention or treatment of stomach ulcers. Prilosec is...
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...
Miralax is a human medication often used for the treatment of constipation in cats. It comes in a tasteless, powder form, which is easy to give to cats and is readily available over the counter....
Metronidazole, commonly also referred to by its brand name Flagyl, is an antibiotic and antiparasitic medication often used in veterinary medicine. In this article, you’ll learn how it works, situations where it may be prescribed...
You are cleaning out the litterbox and notice that your cat’s stool is small, dry, and hard. Your cat is probably constipated. The first treatment most people think of is Metamucil. It works for humans,...
Laxatone is a brand name for a hairball control supplement manufactured by Vetoquinol. In this article you’ll learn what Laxatone is, what it can do for cats, potential side effects, and some frequently asked questions....
It’s never fun to watch your cat straining to have a bowel movement. Anyone with experience with even occasional constipation knows how uncomfortable it can be. Laxatives are a type of medication often used in...
