How often should I give my Cat medicine?
For many people, giving medicine to a cat is hard work. Some cats are resistant to getting a single pill, let alone up to 4 or 5 pills a day. If my patient is a hyperthyroid, hypertensive cat with cognitive dysfunction, I may need to prioritize which meds I prescribe first.
Why does my 11 year old cat keep throwing up?
The most common cause of vomiting in older cats (cats 11 years old and up) is chronic small intestinal disease. This disease is due to two primary causes: Both can result in a cat vomiting anywhere from twice per month to even daily. After several months to years, most cats experience weight loss.
Can a vet give a cat a sedative?
Your vet can help you understand this painless procedure, which usually involves administering a lethal, high-dose sedative. Your vet likely will give you the option of holding your cat or being with her during the process.
When to consider euthanasia for an old cat?
If the prognosis is poor or gave and your cat’s quality of life is declining, euthanasia may be suggested. When a cat ages, a greater burden is placed upon its internal organs. Old age is not so much the killer as are the complications that arise during your cat’s last years. When your cat is aging, you may find:
The most common cause of vomiting in older cats (cats 11 years old and up) is chronic small intestinal disease. This disease is due to two primary causes: Both can result in a cat vomiting anywhere from twice per month to even daily. After several months to years, most cats experience weight loss.
For many people, giving medicine to a cat is hard work. Some cats are resistant to getting a single pill, let alone up to 4 or 5 pills a day. If my patient is a hyperthyroid, hypertensive cat with cognitive dysfunction, I may need to prioritize which meds I prescribe first.
If the prognosis is poor or gave and your cat’s quality of life is declining, euthanasia may be suggested. When a cat ages, a greater burden is placed upon its internal organs. Old age is not so much the killer as are the complications that arise during your cat’s last years. When your cat is aging, you may find:
Are there any medications that can help cats with FCD?
There are also some medicines that may help cats with FCD, such as selegiline hydrochloride. This drug is currently only licensed for use in dogs with cognitive dysfunction, but some behaviorists and veterinarians have reported improvement in cats as well.
