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Risks of not giving medicine precisely as prescribed
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Various health problems may arise or worsen if medication is not taken as prescribed. Check the chart below for possible implications or ask your veterinarian.

Condition: Bacterial Infections (Abscess, bladder infection, respiratory condition
Common Medicine Types: Antibiotics
Potential Risk of not taking meds: Incomplete cure or condition recurrence or Bacterial drug resistance

Condition: Allergies (Skin disorder, gastrointestinal condition)
Common Medicine Types: Antihistamines, Corticosteroids, Cyclosporine
Potential Risks if not Taking Meds: Persistent or recurring condition, manifestation of allergy into asthma or inflammatory bowel disease.

Condition: Cardiovascular (Heart disease, hypertension)
Common Medicine Types: Furosemide, Diltiazem, Benazepril, enalapril
Potential Risks of not Taking Medicine: Worsening of condition, leading to system deterioration and shortened lifespan.

Condition: Pain ( Arthritis, post-surgical injury)
Common Medicine Types: Opiods, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)
Potential Risks if not Taking Medicine: Unnecessary discomfort, Extended healing, Elevated pain.

Condition: Hormonal Disorders ( Thyroid conditions, Adrenal conditions)
Common medicine types: Tapazole, levothyroxine, thyroxine
Potential Risks of not Taking Medicine: Weight Imbalance, Decline in the overall health of the pet

Condition: Parasites (Fleas, heartworm, whipworm, roundworm)
Common Medicine Types: Lufenuron, milbemycin, oxime, ivermectin, pyrantal, strongid, Revolution, Heartgard, Frontline, Comfortis...
Potential Risks of not Taking Medicine: Serious internal infections, discomfort, and possible transmission to humans. Fleas on pet and in the living environment.