The goal of medicating is to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. Some dogs never have another seizure, however, most dogs with epilepsy will have occasional seizures despite medication. An occasional seizure will not affect your dog's quality of life.

If your dog has just started on medication, be patient. It frequently takes several adjustments in medications before the right dose and combination of medications are found. If your vet has tried both Phenobarbital and bromide and your dog still doesn't have good control, you should consider asking your vet for a referral to a veterinary neurologist who may try other second and third line medications. See similar questions...

A:Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, and here on the eastern shore we are "blessed " with more than our share of mosquitoes. Due to our geographic location and the complex life cycle of the heartworm, it is recommended that your dog be given heartworm prevention medicine monthly all year round. See similar questions...

Medications that can be mixed in the food or that the dog will willing eat will be administered at no additional charge. See similar questions...

Patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism should use caution when using this medication. Patients with high blood pressure or a history of heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, or hyperthyroidism should be monitored. That is correct. The Concerta capsule is designed to release the medication without dissolving the capsule. The empty capsule passes through the digestive tract and out of the body without being digested. See similar questions...

Medication for health problems and conditions such as diabetes or low thyroid function should not be stopped. Medications for hip pain should be stopped prior to the initial examination. Oral steroids (even for skin conditions) should be stopped I week before the exam while other anti-inflammatory drugs including aspirin should be stopped 3 days before the exam. See similar questions...

ANSWER: That’s no problem! Just bring us your dog’s medication(s) and the specific schedule you use to distribute it. The only medications, however, that we are unable to administer are those requiring injections, such as insulin shots. See similar questions...

Monthly heartworm preventives work by interfering with the maturation of the immature (larval) heartworm into an adult. Monthly medications, given every 30 days, have a retroactive effect and will kill larvae that have invaded the dog in the preceding month. See similar questions...

We accommodate all special diets and can administer your dog's medication. Please provide enough food and medications to cover the length of your dog's stay with us. See similar questions...

That is very simple; one Buster Cube per dog, or disturbance and problems will arise, especially if one of the dogs empties the Cube faster than the other. Also, if you have a large and a small dog, you will need to have both a Buster Food Cube and a Buster Mini Cube. See similar questions...

Heartworm infestation is fatal. In addition, the treatment is very expensive and also carries severe risks for the animal. Prevention is cheaper and carries no risks for the dog. HAHS checks all adult dogs for heartworms and starts all puppies on heartworm prevention if the animal is over 4 months old. Ask your vet about heartworm prevention medication. See similar questions...

We will not charge extra for the administration of simple medications (e.g., passing a pill). However, should your dog require more extensive medical care (e.g., ear drops, eye drops, etc.), you will be charged .50 cents for each administration. See similar questions...

Your veterinarian will advise you, but in the cold-wintered Midwest , Heartworm disease prevention medication is generally used June through November. If you travel to warm states in the winter with your pet, year-round medication may be best. It takes 7 months for the Heartworm microfilariae to mature so that an infection is detected and the test is positive. Heartworm prevention medications have been tested and confirmed safe by the FDA. See similar questions...

Perhaps. See your veterinarian who will assess your pet’s heart and lungs and decide on therapy. Your veterinarian may advise a treatment that kills adult Heartworm s so that your pet’s heart and lungs can return to normal. Or, your veterinarian may advise using a Heartworm disease prevention medication continuously for 2 years to kill microfilariae and allow the adult worms to die gradually. See similar questions...

People with even mild cases of hypertension should avoid Adderall use. Amphetamines can cause mania in people with bipolar disorder. People with a history of drug abuse need to use extreme caution when taking this medication. See similar questions...

If you are close to running out of medication, contact your clinician immediately to arrange to get more. In order to be effective, Alzheimer's disease medications must maintain a certain blood level. That is why they are not prescribed on an "as needed" basis. Also, if you plan to stop taking Alzheimer disease medication, it is usually a good idea to discontinue the medication slowly to make it easier for your body to adjust. A decision to stop treatment should be discussed with your clinician. See similar questions...