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...
Lactulose is a liquid medication used most often to help manage constipation in cats. Common brand names include Cephulac and Kristalose. In this article you’ll learn how lactulose works, situations where it is used, possible...
L-lysine, or lysine for short, is an amino acid supplement. It may be used in cats for immune support with the intent of curbing or suppressing the effects of the feline herpes virus (FHV). In...
Ivermectin is a prescription-only drug used to treat parasites in cats and other animals. You are most likely to use ivermectin in your cat to prevent heartworm infection, using a monthly tablet (Heartgard). But your...
Insulin is the main treatment for diabetes mellitus in cats. Insulin is given by injection—usually twice daily—under the skin, using a thin needle or a special VetPen. While giving your cats injections can seem daunting,...
Gabapentin is a common medication used in both pets and people to address certain painful conditions and as added control for seizure conditions. In pets, it is also often used for mild sedation for stressful...
Furosemide, for which common brands include Lasix, Salix, and Disal, is a medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat signs of congestive heart failure in cats. In this article, you’ll learn what furosemide is,...
Frontline is a brand of topical, “spot-on” flea/tick treatment and prevention containing the ingredient fipronil. The patent on fipronil expired in 2010, leading to the release of many generic products. Frontline has since become only...
FortifFlora Feline Probiotic Supplement is a probiotic supplement made by Nestle Purina as part of their Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements line of products. In this article you’ll learn what FortifFlora is, how it works as...
Fluoxetine, also commonly known by the brand name Prozac, is a medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat behavioral disorders, including inappropriate urination, in cats. In this article, you’ll learn how fluoxetine works, situations...
