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Difluprednate ophthalmic is a corticosteroid eye medication used to treat inflammation and provide pain management in the eye following surgery, injury, or in certain cases of inflammation (conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, keratitis). It is recommended for use in all animal species except birds.
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Digestive lubricants and hairball gels (e.g., Laxatone®) are oil-based lubricants that are given as supplements to help prevent and eliminate hairballs in cats. They come in oral gel format and are available in several flavors.
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Digoxin is used off label and is given by mouth or injection to treat certain abnormal heart rhythms and certain types of congestive heart failure. Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, weight loss, tiredness, or behavior changes.
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious and often fatal condition in medium to larger breed dogs. Signs may be sudden or progressive in onset. Some signs include rapid breathing, increased effort with breathing, restless sleeping, coughing, or gagging, among others. Early and proper diagnosis is key, followed by treatment to give the best quality of life.
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Diltiazem is given by mouth as a tablet, capsule, or compounded liquid, and is used off label to treat abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, and other heart conditions. Common side effects include a slow heart rate in dogs and vomiting in cats. This medication should not be used in pets with hypersensitivity, severely low blood pressure, lung congestion, or certain abnormal heart rhythms.
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Dimenhydrinate (brand names: Dramamine®, Gravol®, Travtabs®, Driminate®, Triptone®) is an antihistamine used to prevent motion sickness and to treat nausea, especially in dogs with vestibular disease. It has also been used for its sedative properties and to reduce itchiness associated with allergies.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide, otherwise known as DMSO, topical (brand name Domoso®) is a topical, free-radical scavenger agent used to treat certain skin conditions in dogs and for certain types of inflammation in horses. It is approved for use in horses and dogs to treat acute swelling due to trauma. It is used off label (extra label) in other animals and for other uses.
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Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a supplement often used in veterinary medicine to support immune health, athletic performance, and muscle and joint health. It is used in dogs, cats, horses, and chickens.
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Dinotefuran + permethrin + pyriproxyfen (brand name Vectra 3D) is a topical (spot-on) antiparasitic drug used to repel and kill fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, biting flies, sand flies, and biting or chewing lice in dogs. It is applied directly to the skin. Never use in cats.
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Dinotefuran + pyriproxyfen (brand name Vectra) is a topical (spot-on) antiparasitic drug used to repel and kill fleas in dogs and cats. Do not confuse this medication with Vectra 3D, a similar product labeled for use in dogs only.