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• Phenobarbital/Phenobarbitone

  Phenobarbital is used to help control seizures (fits) in dogs and cats. It may be used alone or with other medication.

• Phenylbutazone

  Phenylbutazone is a synthetic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation.

• Phenylpropanolamine

  Phenylpropanolamine stimulates and tightens the bladder sphincter. It is used to treat dogs unable to hold their urine (urinary incontinence), especially female dogs that have had an ovariohysterectomy (spay, neuter).

• Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1)

  Phytomenadione is used to treat animals that have been poisoned with warfarin or coumarin anticoagulants (e.g. certain rodenticides). These poisons may cause bleeding problems in the animal.

• Pimobendan

  If the heart does not work properly, the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys may become damaged. Pimobendan dilates blood vessels and also increases heart muscle contractions.

• Piperazine

  Piperazine is used to control roundworms. Your veterinarian will advise a deworming programme for your pet.

• Portosystemic Shunt

  When a portosystemic shunt (PSS) is present blood in the portal vein effectively bypasses the liver, i.e it is shunted straight into the caudal vena cava, a major vein returning blood to the heart.

• Potassium Bromide

  Potassium bromide is used to control seizures (fits). Your veterinarian will prescribe this medication at the same time as another treatment to control fits.

• Praziquantel

  Praziquantel is used to treat tapeworm infestation in dogs and cats. Your veterinarian will advise a deworming programme for your pet.

• Prednisolone

  Prednisolone is a corticosteroid. This type of medication is used to relieve inflamed areas, decrease swelling, redness, itching, allergic reactions and for supportive care during periods of stress.