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There are lots of veterinary and pet medication websites to be found on the Internet nowadays, and all claim to be the foremost authority and source for your pet's needs. Your pet's medical condition should be evaluated by a veterinarian before any medical decisions are implemented. Thus, the professional advice of a registered veterinarian is invaluable. This information does not replace professional veterinary care; its purpose is solely for educational purposes.

Acepromazine - Although Acepromazine has several actions that might be helpful, it is mostly used as a tranquilizer.

In veterinary medicine, buspirone has been especially helpful in the treatment of phobias (such as fear of thunder, people in uniform, etc.) and in the treatment of urine marking in cats.

Carprofen - Carprofen is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), same as OTC medications like Advil (ibuprofen), Orudis (ketoprofen), and aspirin. It is used for relieving pain, such as joint pain or post-surgical relieving pain.

Chloramphenicol - Chloramphenicol represents years of antibiotic development. It can easily pass deeply through purulent material to the organisms hiding within, through cell membranes to attack parasites living within, and into organs where other antibiotics cannot go.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate - It's an antihistamine and it's used for acute inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites, and to manage itchy skin.

Clemastine fumarate - Clemastine fumarate is one of the more effective antihistamines albeit relatively expensive. Its efficacy makes it a common first choice for itchy skin. It has found to be helpful in 30% of itchy dogs and 50% of itchy cats.

Diethylstilbestrol - DES has only one primary use: combating sphincter tone incontinence in female dogs. DES is used at extremely low doses to avoid the toxicity issues that have been a problem for estrogen derivative medications.

Diphenhydramine - It is an antihistamine for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions such as vaccination side effects, blood transfusion reactions, snake bites, bee stings and insect bites.

Enrofloxacin - This medication may be used in either dogs or cats for combating various types of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas.

Famotidine - This drug can be helpful in combating Helicobacter infection, inflammatory bowel disease, ingestion of a toxin that could be ulcerating, any disease involving protracted vomiting, or chronically in combination with medications that irritate stomachs.

Fluconazole - Fluconazole works by inhibiting the fungal enzymes that produce ergosterol, an important component of the fungal cell wall. Without adequate ergosterol, the fungal cell becomes weak, leaky, and ultimately dies.

Glipizide - This oral medication works by causing the pancreas to release insulin more effectively. It also helps increase tissue sensitivity so that smaller doses of insulin may have a greater effect. Some cats will respond adequately to this treatment and thus avoid the use of insulin injections at home.

Ketoconazole - This drug fights fungal infections both minor and life threatening, but because of the way it works it can also be used to treat Cushing's disease (a cortisone imbalance).

Orbifloxacin - Generally used in fighting infections in cats and dogs, especially those involving Pseudomonas. Also effective against Staphylococci, and thus is commonly used for skin infections.

Phenobarbital - This is the first choice for combating seizures in cats and dogs. It is effective, safe if used responsibly, and is one of the least expensive medications in all of veterinary practice.

Phenylpropanolamine - This medication is used for suppressing appetite or as a decongestant, but in veterinary medicine this medication is used almost exclusively to treat urinary incontinence in the female dog.

Ranitidine - This medication is used for combating conditions where there is stomach irritation and ulceration.

Terbinafine - Terbinafine has activity against other types of fungi but at this time it is mostly used against ringworm.

Trimethoprim Sulfa - Trimethoprim sulfa is known by many names as it's a commonly used antibiotic in both human and veterinary medicine. It's become a popular choice thanks to its broad spectrum and inexpensive cost.

Azlan Irda is a researcher and writer for http://www.callpetmeds.com, which provides high quality pet medications at great prices. Visit us for all your cheap pet meds .