Monthly Archives: July 2021
- July 21, 2021
My vet prescribed Metrogyl / Flagyl / Metronidazole. What does that mean?
Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal drug, sold in Australia under the brand names Metrogyl and Flagyl, as well as under the drug name Metronidazole. The different brands offer the same active ingredient in different strengths and different delivery methods (tablet, suspension, paste etc) and you should check with your vet if you intend to change between the brands.
Metrogyl for dogs and cats is generally used to stop diarrhea or loose stools. It works well against certain infections like giardia and trichomonasis, as well as anaerobic bacteria. Metrogyl and Flagyl are also used in dogs and cats to relieve inflammation of the intestinal tract, and sometimes for infections in bones, teeth (including peridontal disease) and the central nervous system.
Metronidazole is also sold as a paste to treat bacterial infections in horses.
This article answers some of your common questions, such
- July 14, 2021
My vet put my pet on Meloxicam / Mobic / Loxicom / Metacam. What does that mean?
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used as a painkiller or to relieve pain, inflammation and fever in dogs (and more rarely,cats). It is often prescribed for pets that are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, and is also used to manage post-surgical pain.
Other brand names for meloxicam are Mobic, Loxicom and Metacam - whilst these medications contain the same active ingredient, dosages may differ, and you should check with your vet if you intend to change between the brands.
This article answers some of your common questions, such as how Meloxicam helps your pet, the dosage for Meloxicam, how soon does Meloxicam relieve your pet’s pain and the side-effects of Meloxicam for pets.
Meloxicam and osteoarthritis?
Meloxicam is often prescribed when your pet has progressively worsening inflammation of its joints (your vet may have called this osteoarthritis, or Degenerative Joint Disease
