For example, if a dog's dose is smaller than a human's, they may need to add more binder to increase the size of the pill to a manageable size.

It is always better to be safe than sorry when dealing with medication for your pets.

In other cases, large companies in the medical and veterinary fields develop both formulations.

Pills intended for use in animals may also contain specific additives. Humans take the anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam in pill form, while dogs take it as a liquid to apply to their dinner.

To prevent Fido from turning its nose up at the drug feast, the company offers a honey flavoring that is not approved as part of the human formula.

Many animal drugs were originally started as human drugs because much more money was invested in human drug research.

In such cases, manufacturers sometimes reformulate their drugs to sell to animal owners.

The company may also add a chemical that aids in absorption to a greater or lesser extent.

Tylosin is licensed for use in livestock as a broad spectrum antibiotic for treatment of infections but it has other uses that have little to do with its antibiotic activity.

In small animals, tylosin is not used for its antibiotic properties nearly as much as it is for its an anti-inflammatory properties in the intestine.

Tylosin can also be used in ferrets, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.

Tylosin can be given with our without food. If a dose is accidentally skipped, do not double up on the next dose; simply pick up as usual.

Ivermectin is a member of the macrocyclic lactone class of endectocides which have a unique mode of action.

Absolutely. Dogs, cats, horses, and sheep regularly take the same medicines as wounded bipedals. Many, and perhaps most, antibiotics are approved for use in humans and animals.

When used correctly under veterinary guidance, amoxicillin is a safe drug for use in cats.

But, you will need to test your cat to be sure of a bacterial infection and be wary of the possibility of a penicillin allergy.