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One of the biggest issues for pets on long term medication is owner compliance, i.e. ensuring that the animal’s owner can and will continue to administer the medication.The two major factors involved are the cost of the medication and ease of administration.
Cost is the major factor for large dogs but, as a lot of conditions such as incontinence, renal failure, arthritis and heart problems are life long, the cost of continuous medication can be extremely important for many people.
The other major factor, ease of administration, mainly affects small dogs and cats; there is many an internet joke devoted to the giving of pills to cats! For an elderly owner with either a scratchy cat or a snappy dominant little dog this is not a humorous issue.
Pharmaceutical companies recognise this and now several long term medications are in liquid form, making it so much easier to give them to the animal, either by squirting into the side of the mouth or pouring onto food.
The most effective treatment for incontinence typically seen in bitches is Propalin Syrup, a highly palatable liquid readily taken by dogs.
In addition Meloxicam drops are available for arthritic dogs, at a more economical price than what has previously been available.
For animals with fluid retention and/or heart disease the most commonly used veterinary diuretic is available in liquid form as Flusapex Drops and also the ACE inhibitor, for heart problems, is now obtainable as a liquid called Prilium.
All the above are prescription animal remedies (PAR) class 1 meaning that they are only available under the authority or prescription of veterinarian.
If you are having difficulty giving pills to you animals then it may be wise to ask your veterinarian if any of the above products apply to your situation.
Oh, and I forgot to add that, in most cases, the liquid formulation is more economical in the long run.