What kind of birth control do I give my Cat?
What does the pill do? Progestin pills such as megestrol acetate, medroxyprogesterone acetate and proligestone will stop the heat cycle for your cat, but the key is to give her the pills at a certain time during the cycle. The dose of the medication varies on when it is given related to the heat cycle.
Can a cat take a pill from a human?
This may occur when a cat or kitten scarfs up a dropped pill, gets into the medicine cabinet and helps herself, or is actually given a human medication by a well-meaning owner. It’s important to keep in mind that cats are not humans.
What to do if your cat eats hormone medication?
If your cat eats any hormone medication, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Hotline at 800-213-6680 to find out what you should do. If it is at all possible, have the product packaging available when you call so the amount ingested can be calculated to determine whether your cat has received a potentially toxic dose.
When to start androgen pills for my Cat?
These medications usually do not affect future heat cycles and the ability to become pregnant. Androgen drugs are available, too, and must be started 30 days before the heat cycle. Your vet can prescribe the pills and help you determine when to start giving them to your cat.
Are there any side effects for my Cat on the pill?
As with most medication, the pill doesn’t come without its possible side effects. As mentioned, the pill is more of a short-term action, not a permanent solution. This means that the longer your cat stays on the pill, the higher the chances of your cat having side effects are.
Can a one dose contraceptive make a cat infertile?
U. FLORIDA (US) — A single dose of a contraceptive vaccine can make most female cats infertile for several years. “Millions of free-roaming feral cats exist in the United States and in other countries around the world,” says lead researcher Julie Levy, director of Maddie’s Shelter medicine program at the University of Florida.
Is there a one dose contraceptive for cats?
For the five-year study, published online in the scientific journal Theriogenology, 15 adult female cats received a single dose of the vaccine called GonaCon and five received a placebo. After the injections, the female cats were allowed access to a breeding male cat.
If your cat eats any hormone medication, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Hotline at 800-213-6680 to find out what you should do. If it is at all possible, have the product packaging available when you call so the amount ingested can be calculated to determine whether your cat has received a potentially toxic dose.
This may occur when a cat or kitten scarfs up a dropped pill, gets into the medicine cabinet and helps herself, or is actually given a human medication by a well-meaning owner. It’s important to keep in mind that cats are not humans.
Who is the Alliance for birth control in cats and dogs?
“We are intrigued by this study,” says Joyce Briggs, president of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs, a group advocating for nonsurgical birth control methods.
