Meds and uses

Maropitant citrate (Cerenia) [muh-ROP-ih-tant SIT-rayt / suh-REN-ee-uh]

A medication given to quickly stop or prevent vomiting and nausea caused by sickness or car rides.

Apomorphine [ap-uh-MOR-feen]

A drug given in the eye or vein to safely make dogs throw up right after eating something toxic.

Carprofen [kar-PROH-fen]

A pain-relieving medication that brings down swelling and joint or tissue inflammation in dogs.

Diphenhydramine [dye-fen-HY-druh-meen]

An allergy medicine (Benadryl) used to treat sudden itchy skin, insect bites, and facial swelling.

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate [deks-uh-METH-uh-sohn SO-dee-um FOS-fayt]

A fast-acting steroid shot used for life-threatening allergic reactions, shock, and extreme swelling.

Gabapentin [gab-uh-PEN-tin]

A calming medication that relieves nerve pain and helps fearful pets stay relaxed during exams.

Metronidazole [meh-troh-NYE-duh-zohl]

An antibiotic that treats gut infections, sudden diarrhea, and painful colon inflammation.

Famotidine [fuh-MOH-tih-deen]

An antacid that lowers stomach acid levels to treat tummy irritation, acid reflux, and ulcers.

Maropitant citrate (Cerenia) [muh-ROP-ih-tant SIT-rayt / suh-REN-ee-uh]

A medication given to quickly stop or prevent vomiting and nausea caused by sickness or car rides.

Apomorphine [ap-uh-MOR-feen]

A drug given in the eye or vein to safely make dogs throw up right after eating something toxic.

Carprofen [kar-PROH-fen]

A pain-relieving medication that brings down swelling and joint or tissue inflammation in dogs.

Diphenhydramine [dye-fen-HY-druh-meen]

An allergy medicine (Benadryl) used to treat sudden itchy skin, insect bites, and facial swelling.

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate [deks-uh-METH-uh-sohn SO-dee-um FOS-fayt]

A fast-acting steroid shot used for life-threatening allergic reactions, shock, and extreme swelling.

Gabapentin [gab-uh-PEN-tin]

A calming medication that relieves nerve pain and helps fearful pets stay relaxed during exams.

Metronidazole [meh-troh-NYE-duh-zohl]

An antibiotic that treats gut infections, sudden diarrhea, and painful colon inflammation.

Famotidine [fuh-MOH-tih-deen]

An antacid that lowers stomach acid levels to treat tummy irritation, acid reflux, and ulcers.

Sucralfate (Carafate) [soo-KRAL-fayt / KAIR-uh-fayt]

A liquid medicine that coats the stomach lining like a bandage to protect and heal ulcers or severe irritation.

Midazolam [mih-DAZ-oh-lam]

A fast-acting sedative given by injection to quickly stop sudden seizures and help calm severely anxious pets.

Buprenorphine [byoo-pruh-NOR-feen]

A strong pain-relieving medication absorbed through the mouth tissues or given as an injection, commonly used for acute pain in cats.

Furosemide (Lasix) [fyoo-ROH-seh-myde / LAY-siks]

A fast-acting water pill given as an injection to clear dangerous fluid buildup from the lungs during heart emergencies.

Methocarbamol (Robaxin) [meth-oh-KAR-buh-mawl / roh-BAK-sin]

A muscle relaxer used to stop muscle spasms, severe back pain, and twitching caused by accidental poisoning.

Ondansetron (Zofran) [on-DAN-seh-tron / ZOH-fran]

An anti-nausea medication given through an IV to stop intense vomiting and settle an upset stomach.

Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Clavamox) [uh-mox-ih-SIL-in KLAV-yoo-luh-nayt / KLAV-uh-mox]

A common antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, and urinary tract.

Activated charcoal (Toxiban) [AK-tih-vay-ted CHAR-kohl / TOKS-ih-ban]

A thick black liquid given by mouth to bind swallowed poisons in the stomach before the body can absorb them.