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Azodyl® is a probiotic supplement used to support kidney health in cats and dogs that have kidney disease. Azodyl® works by adding nitrogen-consuming bacteria to the intestines, which break down the increased waste products that result from the kidney’s impaired ability to eliminate them.
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Bacitracin topical is a topical antibiotic used to treat superficial skin infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Bacitracin topical comes in ointment form.
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Bedinvetmab (brand name: Librela) is an immunotherapeutic/biologic medication used to alleviate osteoarthritic pain in dogs. This medication is given by an injection under the skin. It is a monoclonal antibody therapy that reduces pain signaling between the arthritic joint and the central nervous system by binding and neutralizing nerve growth factor (NGF).
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Benazepril is given by mouth and is used on and off label to treat heart failure, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, protein-losing glomerulonephropathies, and idiopathic kidney bleeding. Side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. Do not use in pets that are allergic to it or other ACE inhibitors. If a negative reaction occurs, call your veterinary office.
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Benzoic acid + malic acid + salicylic acid (brand name Derma-Clens®) is an acidic cleansing agent used on burns, wounds, and other skin conditions in cats and dogs. Benzoic acid + malic acid + salicylic acid comes in a topical cream.
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Benzonatate is an antitussive (cough suppressant) medication used to treat coughing in dogs. It is used off label (extra label) in veterinary medicine. Benzonatate comes in capsules that must be given whole. Use with caution as there is a high potential for toxicity and overdose.
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Benzoyl peroxide topical products (2%, 5%) are used in cats and dogs to treat bacterial infections of the skin. They are available as over-the-counter veterinary products in the form of shampoos, gels, and cream rinses.
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Besifloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Besifloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Betamethasone + gentamicin topical (brand names GenOne Otic, Betagen, Vet Beta-gen, Gentacalm), is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat superficial skin infections and ear infections. It is labeled for use in cats and dogs to treat infections of the anal glands, ears, and skin.
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Betaxolol ophthalmic is a topical eye medication used to treat glaucoma, and is used off label to treat many species, including dogs, cats, and horses. It can also be used in the healthy eye of animals with only one eye affected by glaucoma to prevent glaucoma from occurring in the healthy eye.