Pill Identifier for Pets

Search 21+ common veterinary medications by brand name, generic, shape or use case. Includes species suitability, typical appearance, and critical handling notes so you can confirm a pill before you administer it.

Database: 21 common veterinary medications. Always confirm identity with your vet before administering.

Apoquel
Generic: oclacitinib
dog

Use: Itching & allergies (dogs)

Appearance: Tablet, scored, film-coated

Not for dogs <12 months.

Rimadyl
Generic: carprofen
dog

Use: Pain & inflammation (dogs)

Appearance: Chewable tablet or caplet

NSAID — never combine with steroids.

Metacam
Generic: meloxicam
dog
cat

Use: Pain & inflammation

Appearance: Oral liquid

Cats: single-use only in most regions.

Cerenia
Generic: maropitant
dog
cat

Use: Anti-vomiting / motion sickness

Appearance: Small round tablet

Give 2 h before travel.

Heartgard Plus
Generic: ivermectin + pyrantel
dog

Use: Heartworm prevention

Appearance: Beef-flavored soft chew

Requires negative heartworm test first.

NexGard
Generic: afoxolaner
dog

Use: Flea & tick prevention

Appearance: Soft chew

Isoxazoline class — history of seizures? discuss with vet.

Bravecto
Generic: fluralaner
dog
cat

Use: Flea & tick (12 weeks)

Appearance: Chew or spot-on

Isoxazoline class.

Frontline Plus
Generic: fipronil + methoprene
dog
cat

Use: Flea & tick topical

Appearance: Spot-on pipette

Do NOT use dog Frontline formulations on cats when concentration differs.

Clavamox
Generic: amoxicillin + clavulanate
dog
cat

Use: Broad-spectrum antibiotic

Appearance: Pink/off-white tablet or liquid

Refrigerate liquid; discard after 10 days.

Prednisone
Generic: prednisone / prednisolone
dog
cat

Use: Steroid — inflammation, immune disease

Appearance: White scored tablet

Never stop abruptly — always taper.

Denamarin
Generic: SAMe + silybin
dog
cat

Use: Liver support

Appearance: Blister-packed tablet

Give on empty stomach.

Gabapentin
Generic: gabapentin
dog
cat

Use: Pain, anxiety, seizures

Appearance: Capsule or oral liquid

Xylitol-free liquid formulation only for dogs.

Educational only. This tool does not diagnose disease or replace veterinary care. For any emergency call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison control line immediately.
Not medical advice. This tool provides general guidance based on common veterinary formulas. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your pet.

Examples

  • Search: carprofenRimadyl · NSAID for dog pain · chewable tablet
  • Search: white scored tabletMultiple matches — narrow by species
  • Filter: cats onlyCat-safe subset only (excludes dog-only NSAIDs)

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