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The rabies vaccine protects your cat from becoming infected with rabies, a virus that causes deadly brain inflammation. Rabies is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted from animals to people. Rabies is transmitted...
Pyrantel is a very common dewormer used primarily against roundworms and hookworms in cats. Common brand names for pyrantel include Strongid and Nemex. In this article, you’ll learn how pyrantel works, when it is most...
COVID-19 has heightened everyone's awareness of infectious diseases, but rabies has been around for thousands of years. It is still one of the world’s most feared viral diseases for two simple reasons. First, it crosses...
Proviable for cats is a probiotic supplement made by Nutramax. In this article, you will learn what Proviable is, how it works on the digestive system as a probiotic, evidence to support its use, and...
Prednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid steroid commonly used in cats as an anti-inflammatory or as a treatment for immune-mediated conditions. In this article you’ll learn what prednisolone is, some conditions it may be used for...
Praziquantel for cats is a common medication used almost exclusively to treat tapeworm infections. In this article you’ll learn what praziquantel is, how it works and when it’s used, potential side effects to consider, and...
Prazosin is a medication most often used in cats to relieve signs of urinary straining. In this article, you’ll learn what Prazosin is, how it’s used in kitties, some potential side effects, and frequently asked...
Pradofloxacin for cats, which goes by the brand name Veraflox, and is manufactured by Bayer Animal Health, is an antibiotic often used in veterinary medicine that is FDA-approved for use in cats for certain types...
Knowing the most common indoor and outdoor plants that are toxic to cats just might save your cat’s life. No one knows exactly why, but cats are notorious for nibbling on plants and flowers, even...
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...
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