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VetRxDirect will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, for Thanksgiving Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.Due to the holiday shipping rush, please consider ordering early to allow extra time for any postal delays.
2024 Thanksgiving Pharmacy Hours:
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED.
Friday, November 29: Open regular business hours 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST.
2024 Thanksgiving Shipping Schedule:
Monday, November 25: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week*
Wednesday, November 27: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED.
Friday, November 29: No temperature-sensitive orders shipped.
Monday, December 2: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST to be shipped the same day.
You may leave us a text message or send us an email at [email protected] anytime. We’ll return your message during our next business hours.
Cutania is a broad line of skincare formulas for local and general skin and haircoat problems in dogs and cats. The Cutania product lineup consists of shampoos, sprays, wipes, and dips that help combat a range of skincare concerns, including excess oiliness, yeast, and bacterial infections, parasitic infections, as well as daily skincare. Cutania is a brand manufactured by VetNova, a company founded by veterinarians that prioritizes quality, safe, and effective products to improve the health and welfare of companion animals. Without antibiotics or prescription ingredients, VetNova is focused on developing supportive and effective solutions without the effects of drugs. Learn more about VetNova.
What is Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpray?
The Cutania MalaBath and Cutania MalaSpray line has antimicrobial properties to help combat yeast overgrowth caused by Malassezia, and aid in the treatment of yeast infections and dermatitis. They help relieve excess scaling and oiliness, and exfoliate the skin to eliminate dead skin cells and promote the renewal of the skin cells. Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpay also contain ceramides to restore the skin barrier and promote a healthy skin barrier function. Cutania MalaBath and MalaSpray do not contain antibiotics or antifungals, instead use boric acid and glycolic acid. Both formulas are also free from phosphates, parabens, and DEA. MalaSpray offers a convenient, leave on spray for use between baths, or for animals that are difficult to bathe. MalaMath and MalaSpray are also conveniently sold as DUO pack.
What are Cutania Skin Control Wipes?
Skin Control Wipes are natural, antiseptic, and healing wipes that can be used to cleanse skin over the entire body. Designed to cleanse tear stains, skin folds, facial wrinkles, mouth and vulvar skin folds, ear flaps, paw pad areas, genital and perianal areas, and more. These wipes are not only made from durable, high-quality fabric but also super saturated to meet tough cleaning needs. Cutania Skin Control Wipes have a gentle formula and a pleasant scent. They may also be used to cleanse skin erosions, superficial wounds, and hot spots. Active ingredients include Boric and acetic acid for provides degreasing, and drying actions. Aloe and Chamomila help to help support skin regeneration, and witch hazel as an astringent.
What is Cutania lime Sulfur Dip?
Cutania Lime Sulfur Dip s an antimicrobial and antiparasitic solution designed to fight off parasitic skin infections and infestations. The product is particularly beneficial for treating demodectic mange infections, ringworm infections and lice infestations. In addition of killing mites, lime sulfur is powerful against bacteria and fungi.
What are Cutania TrisEDTA Wipes?
Cutania Tris EDTA Wipes are cleansing, antimicrobial wipes that help inhibit biofilms and defend against bacterial skin conditions. These wipes are soft and gently formulated wipes for tough cleaning of damaged skin. Designed to cleanse superficial, deep, and chronic pyodermas, skin erosions, superficial wounds, and irritated skin. Active ingredients include Tris-EDTA, Tromethamine, Chlorhexidine, Benzyl Alcohol, & Disodium EDTA for their antiseptic, anti-biofilm, antifungal, alkaline properties, and preservative properties. It also contains glycerine to moisturize damaged skin.
VetRxDirect carries all Cutania and other VetNova products on our website.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
Felanorm, methimazole, is a recently approved prescription medication used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. Felanorm is the first generic methimazole oral solution approved by the FDA for use in cats with hyperthyroidism. Learn more. This medication works by blocking thyroid peroxidase, an important enzyme for producing thyroid hormones. By inhibiting this enzyme, Felanorm allows cats who produce unusually large amounts of thyroid hormone to go back down to normal levels and live a better life.
Felanorm is a honey-flavored oral solution containing the active ingredient, methimazole.
It is is typically given every 12 hours.
It can be given with or without food.
Felanorm is available in a 30 mL bottle or a 100 mL bottle.
It contains a 1-mL dosing syringe that is marked per milligram for easy dosing.
Warning Signs of Hyperthyroidismin Cats
Hyperthyroidism is caused by the thyroid gland producing too much thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism is diagnosed more commonly in older cats and certain breeds of cats. Some common warning signs include:
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Increased thirst
Restlessness
Rapid heart rate
Side Effects of Felanorm for Cats
Methimazole is usually well tolerated in cats, but side effects can occur. Some common side effects of Felanorm include: changes in appetite (increase or decrease), lack of energy, vomiting, diarrhea or loose stool, skin lesions, itching, and abnormal vocalizations. Cats taking this medication should receive regular checkups with their veterinarian and be monitored for side effects.
Does Felanorm Methimazole for Cats Require a Prescription?
Felanorm can only be obtained with a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. This is because professional veterinary expertise is necessary to diagnose hyperthyroidism in cats and to determine whether methimazole is the right treatment. Continued veterinary check ups are necessary to ensure the dosage remains suitable for controlling the cat’s hyperthyroidism, as this condition can progress over time.
About the Author
This article was written by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern Mitch.
My two cats are Rigby (left) and Gus (right). They are both five years old and are each other’s best friends. Gus likes to steal whole slices of pizza when no one is looking and likes smelling stinky shoes. Rigby likes sneaking into places and is VERY friendly/chatty. -Mitchell, PharmD Candidate 2025, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
VetRxDirect will be closed to observe Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd, 2024.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products. Try out the Aviator demo game for free and learn how to play this exciting new game. The Aviator game lets you experience all the thrills and spills without risking any money. Play the Aviator today!
Thursday, August 29: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week.
Friday, August 30: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Saturday, August 31: Regular pharmacy hours. No orders will ship.
Sunday, September 1: CLOSED.
Monday, September 2: CLOSED.
Tuesday, September 3: Resume normal hours and shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at [email protected]anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies during our next business day after your message.
POV: Your dog has a terrible itch, and you always find them licking and chewing the itch with no relief. Why are they itching so much? Itchiness, or pruritis, is a very common problem in dogs. It can be caused by a number of factors, and allergies can be one of them. Depending on the type of allergies, certain prescription medications or treatments can be prescribed by a veterinarian to help alleviate symptoms that come with allergies. Some medications usually prescribed for relieving itch include steroids, antihistamines, and medicated topical solutions like shampoos, creams, and sprays. These are the usual medications and treatments that are thought about when we think of itch, but there’s another option that you may not know about. Introducing Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable.
What is Apoquel & Apoquel Chewable?
Apoquel, oclacitinib, is a prescription medication for dogs that helps control itching from allergies and other skin conditions. Oclacitinib, the active ingredient in Apoquel, works by blocking cytokines, which are the source of itching and inflammation in the body. In some dogs, it may provide relief in as little as 4 hours with complete relief in 24 hours. It may be used long-term for chronic skin issues or short-term to treat flare-ups in dogs that are at least 1 years old. This medication is generally well tolerated, and side effects are usually minimal but can occur. Apoquel has been on the market for a while, but the manufacturer recently released a chewable formulation. The chewable tablets are pork-liver flavored and some people have found it easier to administer the medication since they are flavored.
At VetRxDirect, we now supply both the tablet and chewable tablets! Before using this medication, it is recommended to speak with your veterinarian about your dog’s condition to see if Apoquel would be a good fit.
This article was written by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern Jennifer.
My cats’ names are Butters (orange) and Luna (gray). They are both three years old and were from the same litter. Butters loves to sunbathe and Luna loves butt-pats and cuddles. – Jennifer, PharmD Candidate 2025, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
VetRxDirect now offers prescription compounded medications from Epicur Pharma. Epicur Pharma is a 503B compounding facility that manufactures high-quality, reliable, potent medications. Following FDA-enforced regulations, Epicur medications are verified through stability and sterility testing. Epicur is committed to drug consistency and quality and patient safety.
As an FDA-registered 503B facility, Epicur manufactures drugs with reliable quality, potency, and sterility with every batch. The regulations for 503B compounded medications reflect current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), the same regulations in place for human pharmaceuticals. Learn more.
Why are Compounded Medications Used for Dogs and Cats?
Some medications required for treating medical conditions in dogs and cats are not commercially manufactured and, therefore, must be compounded. Medication dosages for dogs and cats can vary widely depending on the condition they are prescribed for. With current commercially available medications and products, tablets or capsules may need to be split to achieve veterinary dosing, which creates non-uniform dosing. The use of compounded tablets helps to eliminate the need to split doses. Animals may not tolerate the commercially available medication due to the method of administration (oral, topical, etc), flavor, or inactive ingredients. The use of compounded medications helps provide medications that can be administered by the owner.
The medication needed for the treatment of a certain medical condition is not commercially available and must be compounded.
The medication strength needed to treat a medical condition is not available and must be compounded.
The animal requires a different route of administration (oral tablet, oral suspension, transdermal, flavored, unflavored, etc).
The animal has allergies to certain ingredients or flavorings.
VetRxDirect offers a range of prescription compounded medications from Epicur Pharma, including ophthalmic eye medications.
Extended-release tablets for asthma and certain types of heart conditions.
About the Author
This article was co-authored by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern McKayla.
I have 3 cats, Milo (white and grey), Tripp, and Nyx (all grey). Nyx is known to stick his tongue out when relaxed, he was formerly named Salamander at the rescue shelter because of this, and all 3 of them love to watch the birds that come to visit our bird feeder. -McKayla, B.A., PharmD Candidate 2025, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
VetRxDirect will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.
Monday, July 1: Regular pharmacy hours. Last day to ship Visbiome with 2-day shipping.
Tuesday, July 2: Regular pharmacy hours. Last day to ship cold pack orders with next-day shipping.
Wednesday, July 3: Regular pharmacy hours. No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Thursday, July 4: CLOSED.
Monday, July 8th: Resume normal cold pack shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at [email protected]anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies within the next business hour after your message.
The Multiva Calming supplement is designed to help support balanced behavior and a sense of calm and relaxation for dogs and cats who react to environmental stressors. Each calming chew contains a blend of natural, synergistic ingredients to ease the animal into relaxation without sedation or personality changes. Multiva Calming can be used for specific, challenging events or prolonged management to support both dogs and cats with anxiety and fearfulness. This supplement also helps to reduce the effects of stress on your pet’s health and supports functions of the nervous system and cognitive function.
How MULTIVA Calming may be used to help dogs and cats:
Multiva is suitable for short-term and long-term use, making it ideal for a variety of situations in which dogs and cats may feel stressed or fearful. It may also aid in training and behavior modification to help reduce those commonly associated with stress or anxiety-driven events. These behaviors may vary; some common include hyperactivity, pacing, excessive barking or vocalization, urinating, freezing, panting, aggression, self-harm, or physical injury. While Multiva is labeled for dogs and cats of all ages and breeds, it is generally recommended to talk with your veterinarian before using a new supplement.
Thunderstorms, fireworks, loud noises, noise sensitivity, or noise phobias.
Veterinary visits, grooming, car trips, vacations, or traveling.
Separation anxiety, fearfulness, loneliness, kenneling or boarding.
Changes in social environment: introducing new people or pets, changes in owner schedule or routines.
Changes in physical environment: new furniture, remodeling, construction, or moving.
Supports behavior management programs.
Aids training and behavior modification.
MULTIVA Calming Ingredients: Multiva contains a blend of key plant and milk-based ingredients that work together to create a calming action. It does not contain sedatives or L-tryptophan. The active ingredients, L-theanine, Colostrum, and Vitamin B1, were chosen and developed by the manufacturer VetNova:
L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea. The administration of L-theanine favors states of calmness and relaxation without causing drowsiness, reduces episodes of stress, anxiousness, hyperactivity, and irritability, and maintains normal mental alertness, allowing the animal to concentrate and learn.
Colostrum has been shown to contain precursors of important neuroactive molecules that can affect alertness, cognitive function, and the level of anxiousness in stressed animals. Studies of colostrum given to dogs and cats have shown a reduction in stress and undesired behavioral patterns.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) plays a critical role in the central nervous system, including helping to maintain its normal function, circulation, cognitive activity, and brain functions. Thiamine is not stored in the body, and deficiency can occur during stressful situations. Source: www.vetnova.com
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
The FDA has approved two new drugs, Bexacat and Senvelgo, to treat diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar) in cats. Unlike traditional insulin shots, these medications are given by mouth, making treatment easier for diabetic cat owners. Bexacat and Senvelgo are a new class of diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors. SGLT2 inhibitors are not insulin, they lower blood glucose by excreting glucose through the kidneys. These medications are prescribed to treat cats that do not require insulin, and they have certain requirements to ensure their safe use. Learn more about the FDA Approval and safety of Bexacat and Senvelgo.
What is Diabetes Mellitus in Cats?
Diabetes mellitus in cats occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas that converts dietary sugar (glucose) to energy for cells in the body. When glucose can’t be used for energy, extra sugar builds up in the blood. High concentrations of sugar in the bloodstream lead to health problems. Certain cats are more prone to diabetes: age, obesity, genetics, certain medications, and other health conditions are common risks factors. Learn more about Cat Diabetes.
Warning Signs of Diabetes in Cats
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Increased appetite
Weight loss
Urinary tract infections
Your veterinarian can test and diagnose your cat for diabetes. This may include a general physical exam, blood testing, and urine testing.
Diabetes Treatment Options for Cats
Diabetes is a treatable disease in cats, and symptoms can be managed successfully with regular monitoring. So far, insulin has been the main treatment for diabetes in cats until the recent development and approval of these two new drugs. If your cat has diabetes, it’s important to schedule and keep regular vet check-ups to help spot changes in their condition. Left untreated, this disease leads to serious complications and is fatal.
Insulin Injections
Medications Bexacat or Senvelgo
Blood glucose monitoring
Regular check-ups
Dietary changes to manage weight and energy needs. This may include therapeutic foods.
Your veterinarian is the best source of information regarding your cat’s medical history and will provide the best treatment choice for your diabetic cat.
Bexacat
Bexacat is a flavored tablet containing the active ingredient Bexagliflozin. It is given once daily, with or without food, at the same time to optimize glucose control in cats.
It causes sugar to be passed out in the urine by preventing the kidneys from pulling sugar back into the blood.
Bexacat is indicated to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin.
Senvelgo
Senvelgo is a flavored oral solution containing the active ingredient Velagliflozin. It is given once daily by mouth or onto wet food at the same time for optimal glucose control.
Senvelgo indicated to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin.
This liquid medication does not require refrigeration.
What are SGLT2 Inhibitor Medications for Cats?
The kidneys are your cat’s filtration system for the body. Within the kidneys is a transporter tasked with reabsorbing glucose called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2). These medications work in the kidneys and prevent the transporter from reabsorbing glucose back into the blood, causing the body to dispose of the glucose in the urine. This process lowers blood glucose levels.
Bexacat (bexagliflozin) inhibits SGLT2, a membrane protein found in the kidney that is responsible for reabsorbing most of the glucose from the blood.
Senvelgo (velagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor that reduces blood glucose by preventing the reabsorption of glucose via the SGLT2 cotransporter in the kidney.
Bexacat and Senvelgo Side Effects & Precautions
Some cats can’t take Bexacat or Senvelgo. These medications are not meant for cats who have been previously treated with insulin or who are currently on insulin due to the increased risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis, a severe, life-threatening diagnosis. These medications can be effective in treating diabetes mellitus but are not right for every diabetic cat, especially those with other health problems.
Regular veterinary checkups and careful monitoring are required while your cat is taking Bexacat or Senvelgo. Serious side effects, such as diabetic ketoacidosis and pancreatitis, can happen even in monitored cats with stable blood glucose levels while taking these drugs. For this reason, it’s important to follow your veterinarian’s advice on how to use your cat’s medication and monitor your cat at home.
Common side effects seen with Bexacat and Senvelgo include: vomiting, diarrhea or loose stools, not eating as much or no interest in food, dehydration, lack of energy, continued weight loss, dehydration, increased drinking, increased urination. Report side effects to your veterinarian.
About the Guest Author
This article was contributed and co-authored by VetRxDirect pharmacy intern Gabrielle. “My cat’s name is Cecil, and he enjoys playing fetch with his stuffed star! This photo is Cecil dressed up in costume.” –Gabrielle, PharmD Candidate 2024, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease and is purely educational. Please seek advice from your pet’s veterinarian with any questions regarding your pet’s health.
VetRxDirect will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.
Our pharmacy will have abbreviated hours and shipping schedules. While VetRxDirect.com is available 24 hours a day for online order placement, please pay particular attention to our hours and shipping schedule, especially if you rely on our pharmacy for insulin or other temperature-sensitive products.
Thursday, May 23: Last day to ship temperature-sensitive orders this week.
Friday, May 24: No temperature-sensitive orders will ship.
Saturday, May 25: Regular pharmacy hours. No orders will ship.
Sunday, May 26: CLOSED.
Monday, May 27: CLOSED.
Tuesday, May 28: Resume normal shipping policies.
*Prescription orders, including temperature-sensitive drugs, can only ship after approval from your veterinarian. Prescription authorization must be obtained before 3 PM CST in order to be shipped out on the same day. Visit our website for more information.
Please feel free to leave a message or send us an email at [email protected]anytime. We’ll do our best to return your call or send replies during our next business hours after your message.
