There are lots of veterinary and pet medication websites to be found on the Internet nowadays, and all claim to be the foremost authority and source for your pet's needs. Your pet's medical condition should be evaluated by a veterinarian before any medical decisions are implemented. Thus, the professional advice of a registered veterinarian is invaluable. This information does not replace professional veterinary care; its purpose is to be used as an educational guide to your pet's medications only.

Adequan - Usually used for curing arthritis, with injections 2 times a week for 4 weeks for a total of eight injections. Injections are given intramuscularly. Dogs, cats, and horses are the usual patients.

In veterinary medicine, buspirone has been especially helpful in the treatment of phobias (such as fear of thunder, people in uniform, etc.) and in the treatment of urine marking in cats.

Carprofen - Carprofen is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), same as OTC medications like Advil (ibuprofen), Orudis (ketoprofen), and aspirin. It is used for relieving pain, such as joint pain or post-surgical relieving pain.

Cephalexin - An antibiotic which is very valuable for curing common and uncomplicated infections.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate - Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antihistamine used for acute inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites, and to manage itchy skin.

Clemastine fumarate - This is one of the more effective antihistamines available, although a bit more expensive. Due to its efficacy, it is the first choice for curing itchy skin. It has found to be helpful in 30% of itchy dogs and 50% of itchy cats.

Diethylstilbestrol - DES has only one primary use: curing sphincter tone incontinence in female dogs. DES is used at extremely low doses to avoid the toxicity issues that have been a problem for estrogen derivative medications.

Diphenhydramine - Most obviously, diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and it's used for inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites.

Enrofloxacin - Enrofloxacin can be used in either cats or dogs to combat various kinds of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas.

Fenbendazole - Very valuable in combating roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

Fluconazole - Fluconazole works by inhibiting the fungal enzymes that produce ergosterol, an important component of the fungal cell wall. Without adequate ergosterol, the fungal cell becomes weak, leaky, and ultimately dies.

Glipizide - This oral medication works by causing the pancreas to release insulin more effectively. It also helps increase tissue sensitivity so that smaller doses of insulin may have a greater effect. Some cats will respond adequately to this treatment and thus avoid the use of insulin injections at home.

Metoclopramide - Motility disorders are common and may be chronic or of sudden onset. When motility is reduced in the stomach, food pools there and creates a sensation of nausea and bloating.

Meloxicam - Meloxicam is generally given to control arthritis pain in dogs though it can be given for many other painful conditions. It is often used an analgesic in conjunction with surgery.

Lactulose - Lactulose is mainly utilized for softening stools or for treating liver patients.

Phenylpropanolamine - This medication is used to help control appetite or as a decongestant, but in veterinary medicine it is used almost exclusively to treat urinary incontinence in the female dog.

Ranitidine - Ranitidine is valuable in any situation where there is stomach irritation and ulceration.

Terbinafine - This medication has activity against other types of fungi but at this time it is mostly used against ringworm.

Trimethoprim Sulfa - This medication is known by many names as it's a commonly used antibiotic in both human and veterinary medicine. It's become a popular choice thanks to its broad spectrum and inexpensive cost.