Frontline spray is a topical application spray manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim (formerly Merial) that is used to kill fleas and ticks, as well as provide prevention against infestations by fleas and ticks and the diseases...
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...
Interceptor is the brand name for a monthly oral heartworm and intestinal parasite preventative manufactured by Elanco Animal Health. In this article, you’ll learn some general product information, how Interceptor targets parasites, side effects to...
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...
Zylkene is a brand name for a calming supplement product containing hydrolyzed milk protein, or casein, manufactured by Vetoquinol. In this article, you’ll learn what Zylkene is, how it works, situations where it may be...
Methimazole, for which common brands include Felimazole and Tapazole, is an oral medication commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat cats with hyperthyroidism. In this article, you’ll learn what methimazole is, how it works, side...
Cerenia is the brand name for a drug called maropitant, or to use its full name, maropitant citrate. The drug is marketed as Emavert in Canada, and in Europe, a generic version known as Elmaro...
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...
Tresaderm is the brand name for a topical solution medication containing thiabendazole, dexamethasone, and neomycin sulfate that is manufactured by Merial Animal Health, now a part of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. In this article, you’ll...
The Seresto collar is a flea and tick collar for cats manufactured by Elanco Animal Health (previously by Bayer Animal Health). In this article, you’ll learn how Seresto works, what parasites Seresto works against, safety...
Vectra is a brand of topical, “spot-on” flea treatment and prevention product manufactured by Ceva Animal Health. In this article, you’ll learn what Vectra is, its active ingredients and how they work, the parasites it...
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...
