Nexgard Plus: Heartworm disease, Roundworm, Hookworm, Fleas, and Ticks

Nexgard Plus (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) is a monthly all-in-one preventive that protects dogs from heartworm disease, fleas and ticks, roundworms, and hookworms. It is a very convenient and comprehensive parasite preventive. It is available at Evesham Veterinary Clinic. It is not recommended for dogs with a history of seizures. EVESHAM VETERINARY CLINIC …

Frontline Shield for Dogs

Frontline Shield for Dogs is a flea and tick preventive. It is a topical that is applied to the skin, and then persists in the oil glands for one month. It is useful as an economical choice or as an alternative to systemic medications. The active ingredient Fipronil is accepted worldwide as a flea and …

Interceptor Plus: A Heartworm Preventive

Interceptor Plus is a monthly chewable that protects dogs from heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. It contains milbemycin oxime and praziquantel, two very safe and effective compounds. At Evesham Veterinary Clinic, we recommend that all dogs use year-round heartworm preventive. Interceptor Plus is available as a tasty chewable and is made by Elanco. EVESHAM …

Librela for dogs

Librela (bedinvetmab injection) is a treatment for osteoarthritis in dogs. It is given as a monthly injection. Librela is a monoclonal antibody that specifically targets a key driver of OA pain. It works to reduce pain signals, making it easier for your dog to move and play. Over 14 million doses have been given across the US, …

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP): Bova GS-441524 Treatment

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an infectious disease in cats that is caused by an intestinal coronavirus infection. While in the past, a diagnosis of FIP was usually fatal within a short time, we now have a new antiviral treatment that has shown some promising results. An oral tablet is being compounded by Stokes Pharmacy …

Rabies Certificate for International Travel – Tips

When you are planning for international travel, one of the most important documents is the rabies certificate. Often these are computer-generated and might lack some necessary information. Most veterinarians are happy to include this information if asked, and the best time to ask is at the time of vaccination. ELEMENTS OF A RABIES CERTIFICATE: It …

Test for Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs at UC Davis

A test is available for degenerative myelopathy, a disease that affects dogs over five years old and is more common in certain breeds, primarily German Shepherds. The white matter of the thoracolumbar spinal cord degenerates, resulting in progressive weakness of the hind legs and an uncoordinated gait. A DNA mutation has been identified as a …