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Clorazepate dipotassium is given by mouth and is used off label to treat epilepsy and various behavior disorders. Give as directed by your veterinarian. Clorazepate dipotassium should not be used in pets that are allergic to it or other benzodiazepines or in pets with significant liver disease.
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Clotrimazole otic is a topical antifungal medication used in the treatment of otitis externa (inflammation of the external ear) associated with susceptible strains of yeast and other fungal organisms in cats, dogs, and rabbits. It may be part of combination product containing antimicrobials and/or steroids.
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Clotrimazole topical is an antifungal medication used in the treatment of surface skin infections caused by fungal organisms in cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other animals. Clotrimazole topical comes in in liquid drop, ointment, and spray forms.
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Cloxacillin is given by mouth and is used off label to treat certain bacterial infections, most commonly staphylococcal infections. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea. Do not use in pets that have an allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.
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Coal tar and coal tar combinations topical (Imrex® shampoo, Sulfodene® shampoo, Nova Pearls® shampoo, Pharmasal-T®s shampoo) are used to treat various skin conditions in dogs, including oily skin conditions like seborrhea oleosa as well as flea bite dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. They decrease inflammation, reduce itchiness and control the levels of grease on the skin.
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Codeine is given by mouth or injection and is used off label in cats and dogs to treat mild to moderate pain, cough, and occasionally diarrhea. Give as directed by your veterinarian. Common side effects include sleepiness and constipation.
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubiquinol, ubiquinone) is used as a supplemental therapy for heart and neurological conditions in cats and dogs. It also functions as an antioxidant and may be added to the treatment for gum disease, inflammatory conditions, and some cancers.
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Colchicine is given by mouth and is used off label in dogs and birds, primarily to treat amyloidosis and Shar-Pei fever. Its use in veterinary medicine is largely experimental and its effectiveness has not been well documented. Give as directed by your veterinarian.
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Colloidal oatmeal topical (brand name DermAllay®, Epi-Soothe, others) is an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (anti-itching), and emollient (softening, soothing) agent used in the treatment of surface skin disorders and skin reactions in cats and dogs. It is made from oat grains (Avena sativa). Colloidal oatmeal topical comes in spray, cream rinse, and shampoo forms.
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Colloidal silver (VetraSeb™ Silver) is a solution (mixture) of nanoparticles of silver. It is used by some as a possible natural alternative to antibiotics for fighting infections, including bacterial, fungal, and viral infections in dogs, cats, and horses.