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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.
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Diphenhydramine is given by mouth or as an injection and is used on and off label to treat allergic reactions, motion sickness, and to induce sedation. Side effects include sleepiness, and less commonly dry mouth and gastrointestinal upset.
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Diphenhydramine topical (brand name Benasoothe®) is an antihistamine with some local anesthetic properties. It is used to relieve itching and skin irritation in dogs, cats, and other animals. Diphenhydramine topical comes in a variety of forms, which may be specially compounded.
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Diphenoxylate + atropine (brand name Lomotil) is an opioid combination medication used to treat diarrhea or coughing in dogs and diarrhea in cats. Its use in cats is not generally recommended. Diphenoxylate + atropine is given by mouth in the form of a tablet or liquid.
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Dipyrone (Zimeta®) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in horses to treat fever. It may also be used off-label for the treatment of pain in dogs and cats, as well as cattle and rabbits.
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Docusate is a laxative medication used to soften dry or hard stools and assist with constipation and bloating in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and rabbits. Docusate comes as oral tablets, capsules, soft gels, and liquid suspension or syrup for oral use.
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Dolasetron is used in dogs and cats to treat nausea and vomiting. It is often used in pets receiving chemotherapy, in which nausea and vomiting is a common side effect. It is generally well tolerated, but pets with certain heart rhythm abnormalities should not use this drug.
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Dorzolamide (brand names: Trusopt®, Cosopt®) is an antiglaucoma medication used off label in cats, dogs, and horses to treat increased eye pressure (ocular hypertension). Dorzolamide is given in the form of a liquid drop applied directly to the eye.