Corticosteroids are a class of drug used in almost every area of medicine in both people and animals. They have strong anti-inflammatory effects. This makes them excellent at treating inflammatory and allergic conditions – for...
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,...
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...
Vitamin A is an essential vitamin for cats. This means that they need vitamin A for their bodies to work properly. Most animals can make vitamin A in the body from base nutrients found in...
Does your cat have a little eye goop? Or a full-blown infection with sneezing and crusty eye discharge? It’s important to know when eye drops are appropriate and the best eye drops to use. In...
Healthy cats are ready and eager to eat a full meal at least twice daily. All animals need their daily nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to thrive. So if a cat won't eat, their health can...
Glandex is an over-the-counter nutritional supplement that supports healthy anal gland function in cats. It contains fiber that bulks and firms your cat’s stools, allowing natural emptying of the anal glands every time they defecate....
Famciclovir is a human antiviral medication, which is also used in cats for the treatment of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1). It’s used off-label in cats and comes in tablet form. It can cause some side...
Terramycin is the brand name for an eye ointment medication containing two antibiotics: oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. It's generally used in cats to treat a variety of bacterial eye problems, including conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers....
Selamectin for cats is a topical medication applied to the skin. It works to kill and prevent certain external and internal parasites, including fleas, heartworm infection, ear mites, and intestinal worms. It is found in...
Orbax is a brand name for the drug orbifloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in pet animals to treat bacterial infections. In cats, Orbax is normally prescribed for skin and soft-tissue infections, such as wounds. It...
Credelio for cats is an oral flea and tick preventive medication manufactured by Elanco Animal Health. In this article, you’ll learn what Credelio does, how it works, side effects to look for, and some frequently...
