When you prescribes dog medication, you'll be faced with a  variety of choices: Holistic or commercial, Liquid, tablet or powder, Collar-type or spot-on medication While your vet may be helpful in making some of these decisions, often, the choices for dog medication rest with you.
Some Dog Medication Features
While no vet would prescribe dog medication that's harmful to your pet, some medications are more problematic than others. When dog medication is called for, ask your vet if there are any long-term, or short-term health concerns associated with taking the medication. Be sure to mention any other dog medications your pet is using, or any allergies your dog may have, and ask about side effects of the prescribed medication. Your vet will be happy to discuss the safety, and efficacy, of any prescribed dog medication.
When it comes to health care—for you, or your dog—cost is a factor. Ask your vet if there is a lower-cost dog medication that's just as effective. And don't forget that some dog medications, such as spot-on flea and tick treatments, can be harmful to your health as well, if they are used incautiously, or if you have small children in the home. Again, ask your vet about all treatment options.
With dog medication, as with your own, always read and follow label instructions. Often, dog medication is designed for dogs within certain age, breed, or weight ranges. Review the instructions carefully. Never give dog medication to a cat, or vice-versa. Place topical dog medication in a place where your dog can't lick it off . And as will all medicine, keep dog medication out of the reach of children.
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