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The North American Companion Animal Formulary PDA version 

The PDA version of the North American Companion Animal Formulary (NACAF) includes over 1900 references to the use of over 950 drugs. The uses and doses of the drugs listed are those established by the Michigan Veterinary Specialists or recommended following a review of contemporary veterinary literature. Every attempt was made to make certain that the uses and doses of the drugs listed are correct; however, mistakes are conceivable in an undertaking of this magnitude and we regret any such errors. Any errors will be posted on the NACAF Update Site (www.nacaf.com/update.htm).

The recommendations as to usage and dosage are not to be construed as definitive, but rather as suggested guidelines for your consideration. The clinician should always be thoroughly aware of the indications and contraindications for the medications used in the treatment of his or her patients. For a drug whose usage or dosage is unfamiliar to the clinician, review of current literature describing the actions, indications, and contraindications of the drug should be sought prior to administration of the medicine.

The drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name. If specific reference is not made to a certain species, the recommended dose is intended for both the dog and cat. Whenever the suggested drug doses are sufficiently different, they are specifically listed by species (Dog and Cat). Certain drug doses are listed only for one species or the other (Dog or Cat). When this occurs, the author was either unable to find a recommended dose for the other species or the drug is sufficiently toxic in the other species so that its use would therefore be contraindicated. In a few instances several different dosages are given for the same drug because dissimilar dosage recommendations were found in the literature. The clinician must then decide what dosage is most appropriate given the condition of his or her patient.

The Use or Symptom Index, is a useful alphabetical list describing uses (or symptoms) cross referenced with various generic names.

Wherever possible, we've indicated Trade Names for each Generic product. Veterinary products are indicated using bold italics typeface, with human products shown in regular typeface.

To the best of our ability we've presented a complete list of product forms and strengths. Should subscribers have additions or comments, they are encouraged to contact the Publisher.

Please visit the Useful References section which includes coverage of common diagnostic tests; anesthetic agents and recommended anesthetic protocols; special procedures for diagnostic imaging; and, selected indices, formulas, and ratios useful in laboratory diagnostics.