Learn about common dog medications, their uses, safety tips, and expert advice—everything dog parents need to know
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Cephalexin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat susceptible infections.
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Clavamox is an antibiotic specifically formulated for use in animals. It is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
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Benadryl is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergic reactions in animals. The generic form of the drug is called diphenhydramine.
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Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the macrolide class, used to treat susceptible bacterial infections in dogs, cats and other pets.
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Antacids are used in veterinary medicine for the prevention of stomach ulcers and to reduce the amount of phosphorus in the body.
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Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure in cats and dogs.
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