Domestic pet dogs sometimes encounter fever, cough, vomiting, diarrhea and other problems caused by a variety of infections in their daily lives, and at this time, they need to be treated with the appropriate anti-inflammatory drugs. However, different kinds of dogs have different reactions and applicability to drugs, so it is important to choose the right anti-inflammatory drugs.

1, for the infection site selection mode

Different infected areas on the dog, need to use different drugs for treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs for the area where the pathogen is located include: topical anti-inflammatory drugs, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, injectable anti-inflammatory drugs, and local injections.

The following are suggestions for the use of different types of anti-inflammatory drugs for the site:

Oral anti-inflammatory drugs: for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, it is recommended that oral anti-inflammatory drugs be used for treatment, such as cephalosporins, roxithromycin and so on.

Topical anti-inflammatory drugs: for skin infections, eye infections, ear infections, etc., it is recommended to use topical anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment, such as zinc oxide ointment, gentamicin ointment and so on.

Injectable anti-inflammatory drugs: for severe infections, vomiting and other symptoms, it is recommended to use injectable anti-inflammatory drugs, such as streptomycin, nimesulide injection and so on.

Local injection: for arthritis, fasciitis and other diseases, it is recommended to use local injection of anti-inflammatory drugs such as Glucosamine for treatment.

2, according to the type of pathogen selection

Different infectious agents need to use different anti-inflammatory drugs to treat, according to the type of pathogen for the correct choice of drugs is very important.

Bacterial infections: For diseases caused by bacterial infections, cis-digoxin, cephalosporins, and chloramphenicol are recommended for treatment.

Viral infections: For diseases caused by viruses, anti-inflammatory drugs are not effective, and anti-viral drugs such as formalin (Famciclovir), acyclovir (Acyclovir) are recommended.

Fungal infections: for infections caused by fungi, antifungal drugs such as ceftriaxone and itraconazole are recommended.

3, according to the type of dog and physiological cycle to choose

Depending on the type of dog and physiological cycle, for the same diseases and infections, the choice of anti-inflammatory drugs will be different. For example, pregnant dogs, puppies, and older dogs all have different immune systems and need to be treated with different medications.

Pregnant Dogs: Female dogs have a relatively suppressed immune system during pregnancy and therefore need to be treated with milder medications to avoid adverse effects on the dog and fetus.

Puppies: The immune system of puppies is not yet fully developed, so they need to be treated with milder drugs to avoid side effects in puppies.

Older dogs: The immune system of older dogs decreases with age and needs to be treated with more potent medications.

4. Selection based on condition and medication history

Generally, it is recommended that allergy testing be done to check for allergies or adverse reactions in dogs before using a new medication, just to be on the safe side.

If a dog experiences discomfort or even an allergic reaction to a medication, it is recommended that the medication be discontinued and that the dog consult a veterinarian and, if necessary, be switched to another medication.

In addition, when choosing an anti-inflammatory drug, you need to consider the severity of the condition, the dosage and duration of the drug, and follow your doctor's strict prescription and keep a good record of the medication, to ensure that it is effective and safe.