When our dogs are sick, injured, or going through surgical recovery, they often have to take medications to deal with symptoms and potential secondary issues. Many owners dread a pill prescription for their dog because medicating a dog can be… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medication’
Why Your Companion’s Veterinary Surgeon May Prescribe Trazodone
Antidepressants are a standard treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in humans, but some of these medications are also used to great effect when treating canine and feline patients. Trazodone is one such medication, and it is… Read More
Recovering from Cat Surgery: Signs of Pain in Cats
Even when operations go exactly as they should, patients may feel pain as they recover. Recovering from cat surgery is no different, and guardians must take responsibility for managing their feline’s pain and providing adequate wound care. However, because cats… Read More
After Cancer Surgery for Cats: What is Gabapentin?
A cancer diagnosis for your feline can be life-changing, but advances in veterinary medicine have given guardians and their companions various treatment options. Many feline cancer patients undergo a combination of surgery and radiation or chemotherapy. As we have discussed… Read More
Surgery Rehab for Dogs: Managing Outside Stimuli During Recovery
Recovering from an operation can be tough, but facilitating recovery for your canine companion can be even harder. Unrestricted, many dogs will begin to resume their usual level of physical activity whenever they feel better, which can set back recovery… Read More
Administering Oral Medication After Cat Surgery
If your feline companion must undergo surgery, oral medication will likely be on your agenda. Antibiotics, pain relievers, and other types of medicine can be critical in your cat’s recovery, and some medications may be necessary before surgery, too. Giving… Read More