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  • Masitinib is an anti-cancer drug used to treat dogs with a certain type of mast cell tumour. Surgical resection should be used in the first instance for tumours that are operable.

  • Mavacoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe mavacoxib to reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis in dogs.

  • Medroxyprogesterone is used to prevent and postpone oestrus (heat) in bitches. Continual hormonal control of pregnancy and seasons may cause side effects in your pet. If your bitch is not…

  • Megestrol acetate is used to prevent and postpone oestrus (heat). It is important that your pet should have a normal oestrus every 18 to 24 months. It is often difficult to predict when your…

  • Mitotane is used for treating Cushing's syndrome. Mitotane reduces the amount of cortisone like hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. These steroids are important for various body…

  • Mitratapide is used to help reduce weight in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe mitratapide if your pet is obese or overweight. Mitratapide is used as part of an overall weight…

  • Nicergoline increases the blood flow to the brain. It is used in older dogs to improve age-related disorders such as dullness and lethargy. Nicergoline is an alpha-adrenoceptor blocking drug.…

  • Nitroscanate is used to control roundworms and some types of tapeworms in dogs. Your veterinary surgeon will advise a deworming programme for your pet. Give this medication to your pet as…

  • NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are used to treat mild to moderate pain, to reduce inflammation and to reduce fever. Your veterinary surgeon may prescribe NSAIDs to…

  • Estradiol benzoate (also called Oestradiol benzoate) is a synthetic oestrogen. Estradiol is used for prevention of pregnancy after mismating (misalliance) in female dogs; the drug needs be…