Drugs that have been used in treating domestic skunks*
*The information listed here has been gathered from data collected from various skunk owners.
Do not presume that these drugs are safe for you individual skunk. Adverse long term effects are unknown and are a risk. Always use caution when
administering steroids. A lways consult a veterinarian before a dministrating medications to your skunk.
INGREDIENT INDICATION
For the temp orary relief of nasal cong estion du e to colds, ha y fever or other
upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis. Shrinks swollen nasal
Treatment of sulfadimethoxine-susceptible bacterial infections.
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of organisms as follows:
respiratory tract (tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis) caused by Staphylococcus
aureus, Streptococcus species, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis;
genitourinary tract (cystitis) caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus
species, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis; gastrointestinal tract (bacterial
gastroenteritis) caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus species,
Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis; bacterial dermatitis caused by
Staphyloco ccus aureus , Str epto coccus speci es and Proteus mirab ilis; and soft
tissues (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) caused by Staphylococcus aureus,
Streptococcus species, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis.
This medication may be used in either dogs or cats to combat different types of
infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas. Enrofloxacin is also
active against Staphylococci, and thus is commonly used for infections of the
INGREDIENT INDICATION
Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses cellulitis,
6.25 milligrams (equivalent to 5 milligrams
superficial/juvenile and deep pyoderma due to susceptible strains of beta-lactamase
amoxicillin and 1.25 milligram s clavulanic
(penicillinase) producing Staphylococcus aureus, non-beta-lactamase
acid per pound body weight) twice daily.
Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus species Streptococcus species, and E. coli.
For treatment of periodontal infections due to susceptible strains of aerobic and
Treatment of inflammation and related disorders in cats; treatment of allergic
and dermatologic disorders in cats; and as supportive therapy to antibacterial
The drug is indicated as an anti-inflammatory agent
For removal of feline cestodes Dipylidium caninum (tapeworm) and Taenia
Tapewor ms, hookwo rms, as carids, whipworms
For removal of large roundworms (T. canis and Toxascaris leonina) and
Equivalent to 2.27 or 4 .54 milligrams of
hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala).
pyrantel base per pound of body weight.
Antihistaminic, emollient, anti-itch shampoo
A laxative and lubricant for hair ball removal and prevention
INGREDIENT INDICATION
For removal of large roundworms (T. canis and Toxascaris leonina) and
hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala).
Destroys b acteria. F or cleaning ora l wounds, s crapes, sores
For control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris),
small stron gyles, pinwor ms (Oxyuris equi), a nd ascari ds (Pa rascaris equorum)
in horses . For trea tment of encysted mucosa l cyathostome (sma ll strongyle)
larvae including early third stage (hypobiotic), late third stage, and fourth stage
It is used for conditions requiring an anti-inflammatory agent
For the removal and control of infections from the following mature parasites:
Large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris Strongylus edentatus, Strongylus
equinus ), small st rongyles pinwo rms (Oxyuris ), and larg e roundworms
For the relief of chronic nonproductive cough associated with
tracheo-b ronchitis , tracheit is tons illitis, laryngitis, and pha ryngitis as sociated
with inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract.
Used to relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures
Vitamins/herbs INGREDIENT INDICATION
Used to prevent bleeding. Given for accidental rat
out", and unconsciousness, being ‘far
Impatiens: For ir ritabili ty, tension and
Skin and Coa t Conditioning, Redu ce Inflammation
Major anti-oxidant nutrient; retards cellular aging due
to oxidation; supplies oxygen to the blood which is
then carried to the heart and other organs; thus
alleviating fatigue; aids in bringing nourishment to
cells; strengt hens the cap illary walls & p revents the red
blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents &
dissolves blood clots; has also been used by doctors in
helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, calcium
deposits in blood walls and heart conditions.
Vitamins/herbs INGREDIENT INDICATION
Clinically, tau rine has b een used with v arying degrees
of success in the treatment of a wide variety of
conditions, including: cardiovascular diseases,
hypercholesterolemia, epilepsy and other seizure
degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, hepatic disorders,
A natural antibiotic and healing agent.
Also used for its anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
A powerful nervine, stimulant, carminative and
The drug allays p ain and p romotes sleep
Works as an intestinal cleanser. Also helps prevent
fungus, diverticulosis, acne, and bad breath. It helps in
absorption of calcium as well as other minerals.
This an ti-oxida nt is als o believed to h elp lower
Contains Choline & Inosit ol which are essential for the
breakdown of fats and cholesterol. It helps prevent
congestio n, helps d istrib ute body weight , increases
immunity to virus infections, cleans the liver and
Vitamins/herbs INGREDIENT INDICATION
An herbal remedy for asthma a nd coughs related to
inflammation or allergies. . Ginger has been used to
treat na usea, indige stion, cramps, migraine
headaches and to lower blood cholesterol and as a
Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart
rhythm; eases insomnia; helps regulate the
passage of nutrients in & out of the cell walls; assists
in normal blood clotting; helps maintain proper nerve
and muscle function; lowers blood pressure; important
to normal kidney function and in current medical
research reduces the incidence of colon cancer, and
Necessary for the synthesis & breakdown of amino
acids, the building blocks of protein; aids in fat and
carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation of
antibodies; maintains the central nervous system; aids
in the removal of excess fluid of premenstrual women;
promotes healthy skin; red uces muscle sp asms, leg
cramps, hand numbness, nausea & stiffness of hands;
helps main tain a p roper ba lance of sodium &
Vitamins/herbs INGREDIENT INDICATION
Helps in the formation & regeneration of red blood
cells, thus helping prevent anemia; necessary for
carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; maintains a
healthy nervous system; promotes growth in children;
increases energy; needed for Calcium absorption.
A "free amino acid" which has been found to improve
fat metabolism in the heart and other organs and
reduces Trig lyceride and cholesterol levels, improves
heart muscle tolerance, prevents irregular heartbeat and
angina, provides more energy for the heart and helps
including reduction of premenstrual and menopause
syndrome symptoms, weight loss without dieting,
hypertension, improved lipids, rheumatoid arthritis,
Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids are known to play
important roles in the formation of prostaglandins.
Pros taglandi ns are imp ortant cellular r egulators w hich
processes in the body. Flax seed oil, which contains
large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and useful
amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, may be a helpful
adjunct in protocols which deal with Cardiovascular
disease, Hypertensi on, Arthri tis and other
inflammatory disorders, Psoriasis and other skin
problems , Cancer, Diab etes and K idney disease. Vitamins/herbs INGREDIENT INDICATION
Necessary for protein synthesis; wound healing; vital
for the development of the reproductive organs,
prostate functions and male hormone activity; it
governs the contractility of muscles; important for
blood st abilit y; maintains the body's a lkaline bala nce;
helps in normal tissue function; aids in the digestion
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