Veterinary Medications & Pharmacology
Browse 22 common prescription medications for dogs and cats. Understand drug classes, empty stomach vs with-food instructions, side effects, and routine blood monitoring rules.
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Clavamox)
A potentiated broad-spectrum aminopenicillin antibiotic combined with a beta-lactamase inhibitor to treat skin, urinary, and respiratory bacterial infections.
Apoquel (Oclacitinib)
A targeted Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that selectively stops the itch and inflammation pathway in allergic dogs.
Buprenorphine (Buprenex / Simbadol)
A potent partial mu-opioid agonist providing excellent analgesia, uniquely well-absorbed across feline oral mucous membranes.
Carprofen
A veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed to relieve pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and surgery in dogs.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
A first-generation bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, premier for canine bacterial pyoderma.
Cytopoint (Lokivetmab)
An injectable, caninized monoclonal antibody that targets and neutralizes interleukin-31 (IL-31) to relieve allergic itching in dogs.
Doxycycline
A broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, used for tick-borne diseases and respiratory infections.
Enrofloxacin (Baytril)
A potent bactericidal fluoroquinolone antibiotic targeting bacterial DNA gyrase, used for severe Gram-negative infections.
Famotidine (Pepcid)
An H2-receptor antagonist that reduces gastric acid secretion to soothe stomach upset, ulcers, and acid reflux.
Furosemide (Lasix / Salix)
A potent loop diuretic that inhibits sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys to rapidly clear fluid accumulation from heart failure.
Gabapentin
An analogue of the neurotransmitter GABA used for managing neuropathic and chronic pain, situational feline anxiety, and adjunct seizure control.
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
A modern anticonvulsant targeting synaptic vesicle protein SV2A, renowned for its wide safety margin and minimal liver burden.
Levothyroxine (Thyro-Tabs / Soloxine)
A synthetic isomer of levothyroxine (T4) used as lifelong daily hormone replacement therapy for canine hypothyroidism.
Maropitant (Cerenia)
A neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist antiemetic used to prevent and treat vomiting and motion sickness.
Methimazole (Felimazole)
An antithyroid drug that inhibits the production of thyroid hormones to manage feline hyperthyroidism.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
A synthetic nitroimidazole antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication with anti-inflammatory bowel properties.
Mirtazapine (Mirataz / Remeron)
A tetracyclic antidepressant that antagonizes central presynaptic alpha-2 and serotonin receptors, used as a powerful appetite stimulant.
Omeprazole (Prilosec / Gastrogard)
A potent proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses gastric acid secretion to treat and prevent stomach ulcers and acid reflux.
Ondansetron (Zofran)
A potent 5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic that blocks peripheral and central serotonin nausea triggers.
Phenobarbital
A long-acting barbiturate anticonvulsant that enhances GABA-mediated neuroinhibition to control epileptic seizures.
Pimobendan (Vetmedin)
An inodilator that strengthens cardiac muscle contractions and dilates blood vessels to manage canine heart disease and failure.
Prednisone / Prednisolone
Synthetic glucocorticoid steroid medications used to suppress inflammation, relieve allergic reactions, and manage autoimmune conditions.