Medicines

Pexion contains a drug called imepitoin, which is mostly used to control seizures in dogs. Your vet may recommend Pexion if your dog has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Pexion is also sometimes used to help dogs with anxiety.

Metrobactin contains an antibiotic called metronidazole, which is used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria and parasites. Your vet may suggest this drug if your pet has got a skin, joint, or stomach infection.

Ipakitine is a calcium-based phosphate binder. It’s used to stop cats and dogs with kidney problems and high blood phosphorus from absorbing more phosphorus from their diets, therefore reducing total blood phosphorus. It helps to improve quality of life and prognosis, because because high phosphorus levels in the blood can worsen kidney problems.

Feliway diffusers contain a synthetic version of feline pheromones and are used to treat anxiety-related behaviours in cats, often due to stress. There are several types of Feliway available including Classic, Optimum, Friends, and Help!

Mirtazapine is an anti-depressant drug used to stimulate appetite and
relieve nausea in pets. Your vet may suggest mirtazapine if your pet is
having chemotherapy and is feeling sick.

Prednicare contains the steroid Prednisolone, which is used to treat a variety of allergies, inflammatory conditions and immune disorders in cats and dogs.

Propalin contains a drug called phenylpropanolamine, which is used to treat urinary incontinence. Your vet is most likely to recommend Propalin for a condition called urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), which occurs in spayed female dogs.

Vivitonin contains a drug called propentofylline, which is used to improve blood flow to the heart, muscles, and brain. Your vet may suggest Vivitonin if your pet has a certain condition, such as canine Alzheimer’s, where there is reduced blood flow.

Ficoxil is a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drug for dogs containing the active ingredient Firocoxib. It is an NSAID.

Epiphen contains a drug called phenobarbital, which is used to control seizures in dogs. Your vet may recommend Epiphen if your dog has been diagnosed with epilepsy.