Increasing Number of Households with Pets and High Number of External and Internal Parasitic Infestations to Boost Demand for Companion Animal Drugs
The most commonly used Companion Animal Drugs include, antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, steroids, and pain relievers. The demand for these drugs is high in the U.S., owing to increasing number of households with pets. For instance, according to 2017-2018 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook of American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), 38.4% of household in the U.S. owned dogs compared to 36.5% in 2012.
If your pet has been infected with one of the many types of fleas and heartworms, you might need to treat them with medication. Many veterinarians prescribe antibiotics for dogs to help alleviate the pain of heartworm. However, some of the side effects of antibiotics can be severe and include diarrhea, vomiting, and bleeding of the gums. If an antibiotic is taken too often, it can cause your pet to lose weight and develop kidney failure.
Another type of common Companion Animal Drugs are known as pain relievers. These medications are used to treat minor symptoms such as dog thrush and to help manage joint pain. While these medications are used very commonly, it is important to note that some forms of pain relievers can cause significant side effects such as stomach upset and breathing problems. If you notice that your pet is feeling better when on pain reliever medication but is now experiencing diarrhea, this could mean that your pet is sensitive to the type of pain reliever he is taking.
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