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Pain Management

Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension (Nocita) Use in Dogs and Cats

BLIS is an extended-release formulation of bupivacaine, and a single injection of BLIS can provide up to 72 hours of analgesia.

Pain Management

Carprofen for Dogs: Osteoarthritis and Pain Management

Carprofen for dogs with osteoarthritis has been shown to reduce pain, and additional benefits can be seen with the use of adjunctive agents.

Pharmacology

Maropitant Use in Cats

Maropitant can be an effective antiemetic in felines and is also useful as an adjunct to therapy for visceral pain.

Parasitology

Sarolaner Use in Dogs

This article covers its development, mechanism of action, dosage, safety, and efficacy against 6 common species of ectoparasites.

Pharmacology

Oral Cyclosporine Use in Dogs

Oral cyclosporine is currently being used to treat a spectrum of inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases in dogs.

Dermatology

Oclacitinib: Treating Pruritus and Beyond

Oclacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, has become an important drug in the management of allergic pruritus.

Pain Management

Grapiprant for Control of Osteoarthritis Pain in Dogs

A non-COX-inhibiting NSAID, grapiprant is a novel drug for treatment of osteoarthritic pain in dogs.

Pharmacology

The Use of Capromorelin for the Clinical Problem of Inappetence

Prolonged inappetence can negatively affect patient nutritional status, clinical outcome, and, potentially, survival. Can capromorelin help?

Anesthesiology

Alfaxalone: An Old Drug in a New Formulation

This neuroactive steroid has been used to induce general anesthesia for many years, but only recently has a new formulation with preservatives become available in the United States.

Pharmacology

Mirtazapine in Cats: Dosage, Side Effects, and Efficacy

Mirtazapine is a drug that was initially developed to control nausea but has been shown to be an effective appetite stimulant in cats.

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