Vaccine/shots animals (vet stuff)

How many times do you inject in an Adequan series

2 injections a week for 4 weeks

Can you pick back up on an Adequan series if paused in the middle of it 

NO, you have restart 

What’s the purpose of an Adequan series

teats and manages osteoarthritis

how does Adequan help with osteoarthritis

reduces joint inflammation and encourages anabolic enzymes to promote cartilage repair

What species can have Adequan 

Dogs, cats, and horses 

• Adequan canine is just dogs

what is Cerenia?

maropiant citrate, vomiting and motion sickness. blocks the signals in the brain that trigger nausea and vomiting

what species of animals can take Cerenia?

primarily used for dogs and cats

what is Convenia injection

long-acting injectable antibiotic, primarily for treating bacterial infections

• disrupts the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall

where is Convenia injection administered

SubQ (under skin)

what species is given Convenia injection

Dogs

• gram positive bacteria

Cats

• gram negative bacteria

whats the purpose of Convenia

treats skin infections

What is ProHeart?

prevents heartworm disease and hookworm treatment

what are the two main ProHeart formulations and how do they differ

Proheart 6

• administered twice a year

Proheart 12

• yearlong protection against heart worm

what species can take proheart

dogs that are 6 months and older

how does proheart work?

Heartworm

• Prevents larvae from maturing into harmful adult worms.

Hookworm

• Treats existing infections and prevents re-infection

What is Gabapentin

medication that does pain management (treats chronic pain), seizure control, and anxiety relief

what species can take gabapentin

dogs and cats

how does gabapentin work?

Inhibits nerve activity

• reduces excitability

what is carprofen

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is effective in relieving pain and reducing inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders and post-operative pain.

what species can take caprofen?

Approved only for dogs

how does carprofen work?

produces prostaglandins that mediate inflammation and pain

when is carprofen commonly prescribed?

osteoarthritis and post-surgical recovery 

• Effective in improving mobility and reducing discomfort in dogs suffering from chronic pain

What is Librela?

an injectable monoclonal antibody therapy used to manage pain associated with osteoarthritis. 

• beneficial for dogs that cannot tolerate non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

What does Librela do?

blocks nerve growth factor to help reduce pain in dogs with osteoarthritis

What species can take Liberal? 

Approved for Dogs

When is Librela usually prescribed?

prescribed for dogs with osteoarthritis 

what is solensia?

An injectable medication used to treat pain associated with feline osteoarthritis 

what does Solensia do?

monoclonal antibody that targets nerve growth factor, providing a longer-term solution for managing pain and inflammation

What species can take solensia?

Approved for Cats

when is solensia prescribed?

to cats to control pain associated with osteoarthritis

What is cytopoint?

prescription injection that treats itching caused by certain skin conditions due to environmental allergies

what does cytopoint do?

blocks the itch signal, providing relief from itching and allowing irritated skin to heal

what species can take cytopoint?

approved for dogs 

When is cytopoint typically prescribed?

Every 4-8 weeks, depending on the severity allergies