1 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, known as MRSA, is a type of Staphylococcus aureus that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and other drugs in this class. 2  Staph infections are treated with topical, oral, or intravenous antibiotics, depending upon the type of infection. Staphylococcus is group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. 2  Staph infections may cause disease due to direct infection or due to the production of toxins by the bacteria.
Enalapril (EnacardÂ®, VasotecÂ®) is commonly used in the both the dog and cat to treat a range of diseases, including heart and kidney disease. Please note: this article has been provided for informational purposes only. If your pet is showing any signs of illness, please consult a veterinarian as quickly as possible.
Some noted possible side effects of vasodilators: 1  Hydralazine (Apresoline)* may cause headaches, swelling around the eyes, heart palpitations or aches and pains in the joints. 2  Minoxidil (Loniten)* is a potent drug that's usually used only in resistant cases of severe high blood pressure.