Drugs/Diseases Flashcards
Proin
Aids in urinary incontinence because of weak sphincters
Prednisone
Steroid used in dogs to suppress immune responses
Apoquel
Manages itching in dogs
Prednisolone
Steroid used in cats to suppress immune or GI responses
Simparica Trio
Oral medication to treat dogs 8 weeks or older for fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms
Intestinal Parasite Test (IPT)
4DX and internal parasite disease screening
4DX tests…
Heartworms (mosquitoes), lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasma
Revolution
Topical medication given to cats over 8 weeks or dogs less than 5lbs and over 6 weeks for fleas, heartworms, ear mites, hookworms, and roundworms
Credelio
Oral medication given to dogs over 8 weeks for fleas and ticks
Interceptor Plus
Oral medication given to dogs over 6 weeks for hookworms, heartworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms
Influenza (Flu)
Lifestyle vax that protects against 2 strains.
Given annually, and boostered 3-4 weeks after initial vaccine.
Non-zoonotic
Distemper Adenovirus Parvovirus (DAP)
Core vax and required for boarding.
Given every 3-4 weeks until 2 vaccinations with the second being ~16 weeks old. Then annually until 2, and then every 3 years.
Non-zoonotic
Revolution Plus
Topical medication given to cats over 8 weeks for fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms, hookworms, and roundworms
Lyme
Lifestyle vax and spread via ticks. Symptoms include lameness, swollen lymphs/joints, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Booster 3-4 weeks after first vaccine, then annual.
Non-zoonotic
ProHeart 12
Annual SQ injection for dogs over 1 year to prevent heartworms and hookworms
Feline Viral Rhinotrachetis Calicivirus Panleukopenia (FVRCP)
Required for boarding and 2 boosters needed (second after 16 weeks old).
Non-zoonotic
Rabies
Core vaccine required by law for every pet and boarding. Given yearly after 12 weeks of age. Zoonotic
Leptospirosis
Lifestyle vaccine. Bacteria found in soil/stagnant water and spread by wildlife/livestock. Kidney and/or liver failure. Booster 3-4 weeks after first vaccine, then give annually. Zoonotic
Feline Leukemia (FELV)
Lifestyle vax. Symptoms include weight loss, lethargy, diarrhea, bad breathing, pale gums, and yellow color. Booster 3-4 weeks after initial vaccine. Good for 1 year after first series then every 2 years. Non-zoonotic
Bordetella
Core intranasal (IN) vaccine that protects against parainfluenza and adenovirus as well. Don’t booster, and give every 6 months. Required for boarding and non-zoonotic.
Injectable Bordetella
Core vaccine for dogs that is specific to disease. Booster 3-4 weeks after initial vaccination at over 8 weeks old, then give annually. Non-zoonotic
Simparica
Oral medication given to dogs over 6 months to treat fleas and ticks.
Tick Borne Illness
Lyme, anaplasma, and ehrlicia. Symptoms include muscle pain, limping, seizures, depression, facial discharge, and weight loss.
