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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious and often fatal condition in medium to larger breed dogs. Signs may be sudden or progressive in onset. Some signs include rapid breathing, increased effort with breathing, restless sleeping, coughing, or gagging, among others. Early and proper diagnosis is key, followed by treatment to give the best quality of life.
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Diltiazem is given by mouth as a tablet, capsule, or compounded liquid, and is used off label to treat abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, and other heart conditions. Common side effects include a slow heart rate in dogs and vomiting in cats. This medication should not be used in pets with hypersensitivity, severely low blood pressure, lung congestion, or certain abnormal heart rhythms.
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Dimenhydrinate (brand names: Dramamine®, Gravol®, Travtabs®, Driminate®, Triptone®) is an antihistamine used to prevent motion sickness and to treat nausea, especially in dogs with vestibular disease. It has also been used for its sedative properties and to reduce itchiness associated with allergies.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide, otherwise known as DMSO, topical (brand name Domoso®) is a topical, free-radical scavenger agent used to treat certain skin conditions in dogs and for certain types of inflammation in horses. It is approved for use in horses and dogs to treat acute swelling due to trauma. It is used off label (extra label) in other animals and for other uses.
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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.