In the middle of a busy veterinary practice, many veterinarians may overlook an opportunity to discuss the possibilities of drug interactions and
pet medication side effects.
Not exact matches
If your
pet is taking
medication for a disease condition, ask your veterinarian if
side effects of the medicine could be involved with any adverse symptoms such as lack of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea (but DO N'T stop giving prescribed
medication until you speak with your veterinarian).
A
pet's saliva may become compromised as a result of age or disease, such as diabetes, and even the
side effects of commonly prescribed
medications.
New
medications and therapies also allow arthritic
pets and
pets with long term pain issues with minimal or no
side effects.
Like any
medication, they do have the potential for
side effects, so most veterinarians will require blood work both before and during the treatment regimen to ensure that the
pet's liver and kidneys are tolerating the
medication well.
Our goal is to give your
pet the best quality of life by reducing the seizure frequency / duration / severity as much as possible while minimizing
side effects of
medications.
Some prescription and over-the-counter
pet medications can cause
side effects or serious health problems.
Continue to use the
medication and talk to your veterinarian about any
side effects that seem unusual or bothersome to your
pet.
«Less than 10 % of
pets have any
side effects from chemotherapy, and any
side effects are usually mild and can be managed with
medications at home.»
One reason is that the
side effects of many conventional drugs and
medications affect the overall health of our
pets.
You can count on us to provide you with the most current and accurate information about your
pet's
medications, including proper dosing information, and to alert you to any potential drug
side effects or interactions.
When combined with an excellent glucosamine product like super joint enhancer from 1800petmeds, in addition to omega 3 fatty acids added to meals, I have seen amazing clinical
effects on stiff or arthritic
pets, often minimizing how much conventional prescription nonsteroidal anti inflammatory
medication I need to use, which thus cuts down on risks and
side effects to the dog or cat.
At the present time there are no known
side effects of the
medication other than a small percentage of
pets who are naseous after administration of the pill.
Some
pet owners choose not to use monthly
medications because of adverse
side effects commonly reported.
You, your vet, and your
pet will work closely to determine a
medication regimen that helps to control pain and limit
side effects.
These tips also include what to do if your
pet experiences
side effects or inadvertently gets into the
medication.
Unlike prescriptions and over-the-counter pain
medications, veterinary acupuncture lacks potential adverse
side -
effects for your
pet's internal organs.
New symptoms could also be
side effects of your
pet's
medication.
However, certain
pets may be more sensitive to the
side effects of one or another individual
medication.
At the present time there are no known
side effects of the
medication other than a small percentage of
pets who are nauseous after administration of the pill.
It may take a bit longer to cure an infestation with a natural treatment, but you'll eliminate the risk of
side effects from
medication and your
pet won't need a detox agent to recover her health after a course of drug therapy.
These scary and horrible
side effects from the Metronidazole are rare, but they do happen, so be mindful of them if you
pet is on this
medication.
Please speak to your veterinarian first about dosing and possible
side effects for your
pet before using over-the-counter
medications.
Whenever
medication is prescribed for your
pet, ask about the
side effects so you can be prepared.
In a free webcast co-presented by Maddie's Fund ® and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV), Behavioral Pharmacology in Shelter Settings, boarded Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Sara L. Bennett will help attendees understand common behavioral concerns and diagnoses in sheltered
pets and what
medications might be most appropriate for these conditions, as well as different classes, mechanisms of action, indications and
side effects of those
medications.
If your
pet was recently put on a
medication by your veterinarian, weight gain might be a
side effect.
After a lot of research about all the various
side effects of different
medications (
pet armor, frontline, Advantix for k - 9's) I decided to go with Bayer Advantage (Advantix is for dog's but harmful if exposed to cats) since my 12.8 lb Chinese Crested (Powder - Puff = has tons of hair) best friend is a cat this product was most appealing.
Hopefully I can discuss the
medications that are used, the reasons for their use and possible
side effects so stay tuned and until then, be safe, keep your
pets safe, and be nice to each other.
As with any
medication, speak with your veterinarian before giving these to your
pet, since even natural products can have unwanted
side effects.
A 100 % herbal remedy specially formulated for the healthy and effective expulsion of internal parasites such as roundworm, tape worm and heartworm. Containing herbs especially chosen for their known antiparasitic, antiseptic and bactericidal properties, Parasite Dr. can help to rid your
pet of unhealthy infestations of internal parasites without the unwanted
side effects sometimes associated with synthetic parasite
medication.
Frequent consultatoin with your veterinarian is very important for optimal management of your
pet's epilepsy and to monitor for
side effects of the
medications.
To ensure that your
pet continues to be on the correct dose or is not having underlying
side effects from long - term
medications, we may need to perform re-examinations and periodic laboratory tests.
If a particular
medication is likely to result in severe
side effects with little chance of success, it is not likely to be chosen for your
pet.
As my veterinary practices integrates western and Chinese medicine to improve a
pet's overall wellness and reduce reliance on
medications potentially having
side effects, I have many patients that are well into their senior years.
An owner's prescription
medication can also cause serious
side effects or death if left out and ingested by a
pet.
We will also provide you with detailed instructions on the
medication's use, discuss any
side effects or interactions and even give your
pet the first dose if possible.
If your
pet is already being treated with pain relievers or steroids to ease arthritic pain, Therapeutic Laser treatments may allow you to decrease or possibly even discontinue the use of
medication and thus decrease or eliminate the possibility of harmful
side effects from the
medications.
If you think that your
pet is having
side effects from the antibiotic, contact your vet to discuss whether a change in the
medication is necessary.
* Approximately 70 % of possible adverse drug events have been in older dogs (many of these older
pets have preexisting disease, underlying milk dehydration, or are taking multiple
medications that predispose to renal or gastrointestinal
side effects.)
Of course, like traditional medicine,
medication for your
pets has
side effects that you need to consider.
Continue the
medication and talk to your veterinarian about any
side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your
pet.
If you observe any changes in your
pet's behavior or appearance while taking the
medication, always err on the
side of caution by reporting these
side effects to your veterinarian immediately.
The
medication has other
side effects, so periodic blood testing of the
pet is a wise choice when they are receiving diazoxide.
In some
pets,
side effects from immune suppressive
medications can occur.
Because we administer lower doses of each individual
medication, your
pet will experience fewer adverse
side effects, more complete pain relief and faster post-operative recovery.
Side effects will improve as the
medication's dose is decreased, therapy changes, and as the
pet improves.
Flea and tick preventives and some
medications can interfere with each other, resulting in unwanted
side effects, toxicities, or even ineffective doses; it's important that your veterinarian is aware of all of your
pet's
medications when considering the optimal flea and tick preventive for your
pet.
Although some fur babies do need
medication for separation anxiety, we always encourage our
pet parents to try a natural approach first since
medications can have their own
side effects.
Yes, but some
side effects occur more if using pyrantel pamoate combination products at the same time as organophosphate (found in some flea and tick products) or diethylcarbamazine (once - a-day heartworm preventives) If your
pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple
medications, contact your veterinarian Overdosing?
This could be a problem in patients with congestive heart failure or other patients who require sodium restriction May stunt growth if used in young, growing animals May lower seizure threshold and alter mood and behavior At high doses, this
medication can cause birth defects early in pregnancy, be irritating to the stomach or cause higher than normal blood sugar levels If your
pet has received high doses, it should not be vaccinated without your veterinarian's advice as the vaccine may not work or it may actually give your
pet the disease you are trying to prevent Less common
side effects include weight gain, insomnia, panting, diarrhea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, pancreatitis and behavior changes Serious
side effects are not expected with routine use.