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  • Diazepam is used to relieve anxiety, as a hypnotic agent, as an appetite stimulant and to control seizures (fits). Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. These drugs are potentially dependence drugs…

  • Diethylstilbestrol (also called Stilboestrol) is a synthetic oestrogen. It has been used for treatment of enlarged prostate gland in male dogs and oestrogen responsive urinary incontinence and…

  • Enzymes catalyse biochemical (metabolic) reactions involved in virtually every function in the body, from digestion to tissue repair, and from hormone function to energy production. Without…

  • These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer in your pet. For general information on cancer in pets ask for our handout "What is…

  • Digoxin is used to control the rate and rhythm of your pet’s heart. It also improves the strength and efficiency with which the heart beats.Digoxin is not available as a veterinary…

  • Dimethylglycine is an unusual supplement, in that it is extremely popular despite the fact that all of its touted effects have largely been disproven by clinical and laboratory testing. It is…

  • Domperidone is used to increase the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to relieve the symptoms of vomiting. Domperidone is not available as a veterinary…

  • Doxorubicin is a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat cancer in animals. These drugs can cause cancer in humans and should be handled with extreme caution. It is important that the treatment…

  • Many different drugs are used to treat heart conditions in dogs and cats. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe more than one medication. Some of these medications are not available as…

  • Ear cleansers contain solvents that loosen wax, infected material and dirt in the ear canal so that it may be gently removed. Ear cleansers are used for treatment of otitis externa…