This page is dedicated to some new products that are available on the market as well as some older medications. I try to pick some of the medications that I find to not only be a positive contribution to the veterinary world but those that are sometimes underutilized. While there is no perfect medication, there are some great ones; and some of these could be helping out more pets. Most of the common medications, such as antibiotics are not covered. This will be focused on medications that you might chose rather than just be prescribed. This is a new page so will be having many additions soon, I hope. 
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Below is a small summary of some products that are either new or sometimes overlooked that I feel are worth mentioning.
To the right is a small Amazon Store that includes products that I recommend. It can be hard to know which products to purchase and hopefully you will find this list helpful. If you chose to purchase a product, the transaction is done directly through Amazon like any other of their purchases with the exact same great prices. Hope it helps!
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Atopica - Microemulsified Cyclosporine A
Use: Allergic Dermatitis
This medication is a safe medication used in the treatment of allergic dermatitis. Most pets that positively respond to steroid therapy (such as Temaril P, Depo Injections, Prednisone, Vetalog, etc..) will also respond to Atopica. Thus Atopica can be a great and often safer alternative to these steroids. To learn more, click to the right!
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Azodyl
Use: Kidney Insufficiency and Kidney Failure
Azodyl
is a nutraceudical product that is made of safe, naturally occuring
bacteria that has been shown to reduce the blood waste levels! It is
easy to give on top of food, safe and can make your pet feel much
better. To learn more, click to the right.
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Ocluvet
Use: Cataracts, Nuclear Sclerosis
Ocluvet
is a holistic eye drop that has been shown in two independent studies
to actually reduce the opacity that is caused by cataracts and nuclear
sclerosis. Once on a maintenance level, you only give the drop every
other day. Furthermore, this might help prevent cataracts in such
patients as diabetic patients or those on longer term corticosteroids.
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Epakitin
Epakitin contains the
active nutraceudical chilosan which is derived from the shells of crab
and shrimp. Chilosan has the ability to bind phosphorus within the
intestines and help prevent its absorption. In patients suffering from
kidney disease, absorbed phosphorus will lead not only to the further
degradation of the kidneys but also is a major contributor for the
development of hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism is common
secondary disorder to kidney disease. Epakitin has been shown in
studies to not only reduce blood phosphorus levels but also parathyroid
hormone levels. Studies have also shown no increase in either ionized
or total calcium levels with its use.
Use: Kidney disease
Pros: Safe, palatable and easy to administer, nutraceudical
Cons: Must be given with food. Currently only one distributor.
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j/d Science Diet Prescription food
j/d is a all natural method to control inflammation and pain in dogs that suffer from arthritis or osteoarthritis. It has been shown to work in several studies and is a great alternative or addition to other pain medications. Many people want to control their dog's pain but do not want to use an NSAID (rimadyl, aspirin, etc...) for a variety of reasons. j/d might be a perfect choice. Click to the right for more information.
Use: Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Pros: Safe, palatable, nutraceudical and NO artificial preservatives at all!
Cons: While it is cheaper if you combine most dog food costs and prescription pain medications costs, it is fairly expensive when compared to other foods. It should not be used in overweight dogs.
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Rubenal
Rubenal is a nutraceutical
supplement that has been shown to reduce inflammation and scarring of
kidneys. For any dog or cat that has kidney insufficiency or failure,
regardless of underlying cause, will have progressive inflammation and
scarring. This supplement has also been shown to reduce urine protein
levels and improve quality and quantity of life in pets with kidney
disease.
Use: Kidney Disease
Pros: Highly palatable for both dogs and cats! Easy to administer. Nutraceutical. No side effects documented.
Cons:
While present in Chinese herbal therapy for decades, it is new to
traditional veterinary medicine. Currently available from one company.
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Tamiflu
Tamiflu is a virus
reproduction inhibitor which works through the mechanism of being a
neuraminidase inhibitor. It can be used in the treatment of parvo virus
infections. Through its use at the early signs of parvo or when parvo
exposure is suspected, Tamiflu can help minimize the effects of the
parvo virus on the dog. It can help promote survival from this deadly
puppy disease.
Use: Antiviral therapy. Used off-label to aid in the treatment of Parvo Virus Infections
Pros: Can help promote survival and minimize clinical signs
Cons: Oral medication, off-label, must get at a human pharmacy.
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