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VETERINARY-INFORMED EDUCATION FOR MANY SPECIES
Better information.
Healthier pets.
Practical guidance for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds, equines, reptiles, amphibians, poultry, aquatic animals, bees and livestock—designed to help you understand care and recognize when a veterinarian is needed.
WHAT IS COMPANION HEALTH LIBRARY?
Reliable animal-health education for the questions between visits.
Companion Health Library translates trusted veterinary and public-health information into useful, approachable guidance for animal owners and caregivers. Understand what you are seeing, why your veterinarian recommends a test or treatment, how to prepare for care and when an animal needs help.
Source-backed guidancePlain-language explanationsMany species—not only dogs and catsSTART WITH THE ANIMAL YOU CARE FOR
Every species deserves its own care plan.
Find a dedicated starting point with species-specific wellness, nutrition, preventive care, health concerns and emergency guidance.
Dogs
Canine wellness, feeding and prevention
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Cats
Feline wellness, feeding and indoor care
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Domestic Equines
Horses, donkeys and mules
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Rabbits
Feeding, teeth, housing and emergencies
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Small Mammals
Guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents and more
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Companion Birds
Parrots, finches, canaries and doves
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Reptiles & Amphibians
Lizards, snakes, turtles and amphibians
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Domestic Poultry
Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and quail
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Aquatic Animals
Ornamental fish, aquariums and ponds
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Honeybees
Colony health, nutrition and apiary care
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Livestock & Camelids
Sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, llamas and alpacas
Explore species →THE MOST USEFUL PLACES TO START
Find answers without knowing a diagnosis.
Choose the question or concern that brought you here, then use the information to prepare for a conversation with your veterinary team.
FIND VETERINARY CARE
Locate the right clinic
Search nearby general practices, veterinary urgent care, emergency hospitals and specialty services.
Find veterinary care nearby →URGENT CAREIs it an emergency?
Detailed emergency guides across species: warning signs, safe actions, veterinary care and recovery.
Explore emergency guides →INTERACTIVE COMPARISONCompare preventatives
Compare flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal-parasite coverage without guessing which product is best.
Compare preventive products →SYMPTOM NAVIGATORWhat am I seeing?
Start with vomiting, limping, appetite loss, urinary changes and other concerning symptoms.
Explore symptoms →INTERACTIVE PARASITE LIBRARYUnderstand parasites
Explore appearance, life cycles, affected animals, prevention and human-health relevance.
Browse the parasite library →SPECIES-SPECIFIC FEEDINGFeed the right species
Understand everyday nutrition, common feeding mistakes, water needs and when to call.
Find a nutrition guide →PROFESSIONAL RESOURCESLook up a medication
Search medications and supplements by brand or ingredient; identify related names and compare formulations.
Open medication lookup →PROCEDURES & THERAPIESPrepare for treatment
Understand procedures, therapy options, species differences and recovery at home.
Explore procedures & therapies →VETERINARY TESTINGUnderstand diagnostics
Learn why veterinarians recommend bloodwork, urine tests, fecal testing and imaging.
Explore common tests →IMPORTANT VETERINARY-INFORMATION DISCLAIMER
Education supports care. It does not replace it.
Companion Health Library provides general educational information—not a diagnosis, individual treatment plan, prescription or emergency veterinary assessment. Recommendations depend on the animal’s species, age, medical history, living conditions and examination findings.
If an animal has difficulty breathing, collapses, cannot urinate, has repeated seizures, severe bleeding or a possible poisoning, contact a veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital immediately.
Read our editorial standards and medical-review policy →SEARCH THE LIBRARY
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Search by question, symptom, species, diagnostic test or type of care.
473 guides
All species · Medication lookupMedication & Supplement LookupProfessional brand names, generic names, active ingredients, synonyms and source labelsLabel / product: Dogs · Cats · Medication lookup · Supplement1-TDC proprietary fatty-acid blend1-TDC 1TDC · 1 TDC · I-TDC · 1-Tetradecanol Complex Proprietary 1-Tetradecanol Complex fatty acid blend A proprietary fatty-acid supplement marketed as 1-TDC for oral and mobility support in dogs and cats. It is a support product rather than a generic drug, and manufacturer marketing should not be mistaken for a complete independent efficacy assessment.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Horses · Medication lookup · MedicationAcepromazinePromAce · PromAce Injectable ACP Acepromazine maleate A phenothiazine tranquilizer that produces sedation and reduces spontaneous activity. PromAce is an identifiable brand; clinical selection depends on patient status, other sedatives and the planned procedure.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Medication lookup · SupplementActivated attapulgite combination (Endosorb)Endosorb Tablets attapulgite · palygorskite Activated attapulgite · Roasted powdered carob pulp · Citrus pectin · Magnesium trisilicate · Colloidal aluminum silicate (hydrated) A stool-consistency and gastrointestinal support product. The manufacturer describes an adsorbent/demulcent preparation and supplies a supplement-style FDA disclaimer; it should not be presented as an FDA-approved cure for diarrhea.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationAfoxolanerNexGard Afoxolaner An isoxazoline ectoparasiticide in NexGard chewables for dogs. The single-ingredient product is used for labeled flea and tick control; its coverage should not be confused with a similarly named combination preventative.Label / product: Human product · Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationAmlodipineNorvasc · Amodip Amlodipine besylate Amlodipine A calcium-channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing arterial smooth muscle. Amodip is a feline veterinary product; Norvasc is a human formulation whose veterinary use is extra-label. Product selection and monitoring require patient-specific blood-pressure assessment.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Human product · Medication lookup · MedicationAmoxicillinAmoxi-Drop · Amoxi-Tabs · Amoxil Amoxicillin trihydrate Amoxicillin Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic for susceptible bacteria. The veterinary Amoxi products and human Amoxil share an active drug, but their labels and presentations must still be reconciled when prescribing or dispensing.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationAmoxicillin + clavulanate potassiumClavamox · Clavamox Drops · Clavacillin Amoxicillin clavulanic acid · Co-amoxiclav Amoxicillin · Clavulanate potassium This combination pairs a penicillin antibiotic with a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Veterinary Clavamox and Clavacillin are used for specified infections involving susceptible organisms; adding clavulanate does not make every resistant organism treatable.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationBedinvetmabLibrela Bedinvetmab A canine monoclonal antibody that binds nerve growth factor, used to control pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. It is an injectable biologic, rather than an NSAID or joint supplement.Label / product: Human product · Medication lookup · MedicationBenazeprilLotensin Benazepril hydrochloride Benazepril An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Lotensin is a human prescription product labeled for hypertension; use of this human product in veterinary patients is extra-label and requires a veterinarian’s treatment plan.Label / product: Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationBexagliflozinBexacat Bexagliflozin Bexagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that increases urinary glucose loss. Bexacat is labeled for otherwise healthy diabetic cats that have not previously received insulin; it is not an oral replacement for insulin in every diabetic patient.Label / product: Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationBuprenorphineZorbium buprenorphine hydrochloride · buprenorphine transdermal solution Buprenorphine An opioid analgesic. Zorbium is a transdermal buprenorphine product labeled for control of postoperative pain in cats.Label / product: Cats · Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationCapromorelinElura · Entyce capromorelin tartrate capromorelin A ghrelin-receptor agonist with two distinct veterinary oral products: Entyce for appetite stimulation in dogs and Elura for managing weight loss in cats with chronic kidney disease.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationCarprofenRimadyl Carprofen A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain and inflammation. Rimadyl labeling covers osteoarthritis and postoperative pain in dogs.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationCefovecinConvenia Cefovecin sodium Cefovecin Cefovecin is a long-acting cephalosporin antibiotic. Convenia’s US label covers specified susceptible skin infections in dogs and cats; injection convenience is not evidence that it is the best antibiotic for every infection.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationCefpodoxime proxetilSimplicef cefpodoxime Cefpodoxime proxetil An oral cephalosporin prodrug converted to cefpodoxime. Simplicef is labeled for susceptible bacterial skin infections, including wounds and abscesses, in dogs.Label / product: Human product · Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationCephalexinKeflex · Rilexine cefalexin · cephalexin monohydrate cephalexin A first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial. Rilexine is a canine veterinary product and Keflex is a human product. Infection site, organism, formulation and clinical status determine the appropriate prescribing plan.Label / product: Human product · Medication lookup · MedicationCetirizineZyrtec Allergy cetirizine HCl · cetirizine dihydrochloride Cetirizine hydrochloride An H1 antihistamine. The cited Zyrtec product is a human oral allergy medicine; animal use requires a veterinarian to select the product and assess whether an antihistamine fits the condition.Label / product: Human product · Medication lookup · MedicationChlorpheniramineChlor-Trimeton Chlorpheniramine maleate · Chlorphenamine Chlorpheniramine Chlorpheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine. Chlor-Trimeton is a human brand-name reference; veterinary use requires a species-specific prescribing decision rather than following the human package directions.Label / product: Human product · Medication lookup · MedicationClemastineTavist · Tavist Allergy · Tavist-1 clemastine fumarate · clemastine hydrogen fumarate Clemastine A first-generation antihistamine. Tavist and Tavist Allergy are human brand names associated with clemastine; these names do not establish veterinary approval.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationClomipramineClomicalm Clomipramine hydrochloride Clomipramine Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Clomicalm is labeled as part of a canine separation-anxiety treatment plan that includes behavior modification; it is not a general treatment for every unwanted behavior.Generic identity; verify source label · Medication lookup · MedicationCough tablets — exact product unconfirmed cough tablets · cough tabs Exact product and active ingredients require confirmation. A cough-product name alone does not establish its formulation, safety, therapeutic use or equivalent brands.Label / product: Dogs · Cats · Medication lookup · MedicationCyclosporineAtopica for Dogs · Atopica for Cats Ciclosporin · Cyclosporine modified Cyclosporine Cyclosporine modifies immune activity. Atopica’s dog and cat products are labeled for their respective allergic skin diseases; different clinical uses require an individual prescribing assessment.Label / product: Dogs · Medication lookup · MedicationDeracoxibDeramaxx deracoxib A canine nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for osteoarthritis pain and inflammation and specified postoperative orthopedic or dental indications. The clinical indication determines which label instructions apply.
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NATIONWIDE CLINIC FINDER+
Find Veterinary Care Near You
Search by ZIP code or current location and distinguish general practice, urgent care, emergency animal hospitals and veterinary specialty services.
Nationwide · 4 care categories · Species-awareOpen resource →
INTERACTIVE SYMPTOM NAVIGATOR?
Symptom → What Do I Do?
Start with vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, breathing trouble, urinary changes or another symptom. Select the animal and see what to observe, what to avoid and when to seek urgent care.
31 symptoms · 8 species groupsOpen resource →
INTERACTIVE GUIDERx
Preventative Guide
Compare major flea, tick, heartworm, and intestinal-parasite products for dogs and cats by coverage, route, and frequency.
31 products · Dogs + catsOpen resource →
INTERACTIVE PARASITE LIBRARYP
Know the Parasite. Understand the Risk.
Explore fleas, ticks, mites, lice, flies, intestinal worms, heartworms, Giardia, coccidia and other parasites by animal species, appearance, transmission and human-health risk.
15 parasites · 3 categories · 7 animal groupsOpen resource →
SPECIES NUTRITIONN
Nutrition & Feeding Guides
Choose species-specific feeding guidance for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, reptiles, domestic equines, livestock and ornamental fish.
Species-specific guides · Search by animalOpen resource →
DOG HEALTHD
Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Understand transmission, signs, prevention, annual antigen and microfilaria testing, missed doses, diagnosis, and treatment.
American Heartworm Society guidanceOpen resource →
CAT HEALTHC
Heartworm Disease in Cats
Learn why indoor cats remain at risk, how feline disease differs, what heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD) means, why diagnosis is difficult, and why prevention is essential.
American Heartworm Society guidanceOpen resource →
URGENT CARE!
When It’s an Emergency
Recognize signs that require immediate veterinary care, know what can wait for a same-day call, and respond safely while arranging help.
Dogs + cats · Action-focused guideOpen resource →
MEDICATION SAFETYRx
Medication Safety at Home
Give medicines accurately, recognize controlled-drug labels, prevent accidental exposure, store prescriptions securely, and respond to mistakes.
Dogs + cats · Home safety guideOpen resource →
POISON PREVENTION!
Poisons & Household Hazards
Recognize common toxic foods, plants, medications, chemicals, and outdoor hazards—and know what to do immediately after a possible exposure.
Dogs + cats · Immediate-action guideOpen resource →
PREVENTIVE CAREVx
Interactive Vaccination Guidance Map
Select an animal, vaccine and U.S. state to understand core, risk-based and locality-sensitive guidance plus reaction warning signs.
Dogs, cats, horses + ferrets · U.S. mapOpen resource →
PREVENTIVE CAREVx
Vaccines for Dogs & Cats
Understand core and lifestyle-based vaccines, puppy and kitten schedules, indoor-pet risk, and what to watch for after vaccination.
5 guides · Dogs + catsOpen resource →
RABBIT CARER
Rabbit Wellness & Care
Explore rabbit-specific guidance on preventive care, nutrition, gastrointestinal stasis, dental disease, safe housing, surgery, and emergencies.
7 guides · Companion rabbitsOpen resource →
EARLY DETECTIONDx
Routine Diagnostics
Understand wellness bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal and infectious-disease tests, blood pressure, and the role and limits of proactive radiographs.
Dogs + cats · Detailed testing guideOpen resource →
SMALL MAMMAL MEDICINESM
Small Mammal Wellness
Compare species-specific nutrition, housing, preventive care and emergencies in guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs, hamsters, gerbils and sugar gliders.
6 species groups · Detailed owner guideOpen resource →
AVIAN MEDICINEAv
Companion Bird Wellness
Identify common companion-bird groups and understand species-aware nutrition, housing, behavior, preventive care and emergency signs.
Parrots, finches, canaries, doves + moreOpen resource →
DOMESTIC EQUINEH
Equine Wellness & Diagnostics
Build species-aware plans for horses, donkeys, and mules—including examinations, vaccines, parasite control, dentistry, nutrition, hoof care, testing, and emergencies.
2 guides · Horses, donkeys + mulesOpen resource →
AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTHAq
Aquatic Animal Wellness
Understand water quality, the nitrogen cycle, filtration, nutrition, quarantine, routine monitoring, veterinary care, and urgent warning signs in ornamental fish.
Aquariums + ponds · Detailed owner guideOpen resource →
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANSRA
Reptile & Amphibian Wellness
Build species-appropriate habitats, understand nutrition and water quality, prevent burns, and recognize urgent warning signs.
2 guides · Reptiles + amphibiansOpen resource →
HONEYBEE MEDICINEB
Honeybee Colony Health
Recognize healthy brood and adults, monitor Varroa mites, identify concerning colony patterns, and know when to seek expert help.
Apiary health · Disease + pestsOpen resource →
FARM & FIBER ANIMALSF
Livestock Wellness
Explore species-aware preventive care, nutrition, parasite monitoring, biosecurity and emergencies in small ruminants, camelids, cattle and swine.
3 guides · Herd healthOpen resource →
HEALTHY AGINGS
Senior Pet Health
Recognize meaningful changes, understand senior screening, support mobility and cognition, and make the home easier to navigate.
Dogs + cats · Proactive aging careOpen resource →
ORAL COMFORTD
Dental Health
Learn why disease hides below the gumline, what dental radiographs reveal, and which home-care habits actually help.
Dogs + cats · Pain preventionOpen resource →
NUTRITIONN
Nutrition & Healthy Weight
Look beyond marketing claims to understand portions, body condition, muscle, treats and home-prepared diet safety.
Dogs + cats · Practical feeding guideOpen resource →
COMFORT & CAREQ
Pain and Quality of Life
Recognize subtle pain, track meaningful daily changes, and build compassionate goals of care with your veterinary team.
2 guides · Dogs + catsOpen resource →
HOW TO USE THIS LIBRARY
Education supports care.
It doesn’t replace it.
Consider the whole pet
Age, lifestyle, geography, medical history, examination findings, and current medications can change what is appropriate.
Call when unsure
If your pet is ill, has missed medication, or you are worried about a symptom, contact your veterinarian rather than relying on general information.
LIBRARY ROADMAP
Coming to the library
01Additional species-specific medical conditions and husbandry guides02Expanded owner resources and preventive-care education03Ongoing veterinary-source audits and practical care-planning tools
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