Can I give my cat 10mg of loratadine?
If using human loratadine products, be sure they do not contain additional active ingredients that could be toxic to pets. Claritin® syrup is preserved in propylene glycol and should not be used in cats.
Can you give your cat loratadine?
If your pet has mild seasonal allergies without a skin infection, over-the-counter antihistamines might be an option for allergy relief. Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), and Claritin (loratadine) are commonly used allergy medicine for cats and dogs.
Can I give my cat Claritin pill?
Some human medicines can be given routinely — at your veterinarian’s direction — to your pets, but other drugs can be very toxic to pets. For example, your veterinarian may recommend giving your dog Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Claritin (loratadine) for allergies.
What are the side effects of loratadine?
Loratadine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache.
- dry mouth.
- nosebleed.
- sore throat.
- mouth sores.
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
- nervousness.
- weakness.
Can Claritin hurt cats?
If using human loratadine products, be sure they do not contain additional active ingredients that could be toxic to pets. Claritin syrup, which is available over the counter, is preserved in propylene glycol and should not be used in cats.
Should I take loratadine at night or in the morning?
You can take Claritin (loratadine) in the morning or at night, with or without food. Claritin (loratadine) typically causes less drowsiness compared to other antihistamines, but some people may feel a little sleepy while taking this medication.
What can you not take with loratadine?
Do not use medications containing desloratadine while using loratadine. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including allergy skin testing), possibly causing false test results.
Can you give a cat a loratadine tablet?
Loratadine is available in tablet or syrup form. Do not administer the syrup form to your cat because it contains propylene glycol, which is toxic to cats. Be sure to administer the antihistamine-only form of loratadine to your cat. Combination medications for humans that include a decongestant may be harmful to your cat’s health.
How often can I give my Cat Tylenol?
The dose for cats is determined by body weight. Cats less than or equal to 10 lbs. can take 1.25 mg (1/4 of a 5 mg tablet) once daily. Cats 11 lbs. and over can take 2.5 mg (1/2 of a 5 mg tablet) once daily.
How often can I give my Cat Claritin D?
Here are a few guidelines: Only use plain Claritin (loratadine). NEVER give your cat Claritin-D. Claritin comes in 5 and 10 milligram (mg) tablets. Purchase the 5 mg tablets for cats. The dose for cats is determined by body weight. Cats less than or equal to 10 lbs. can take 1.25 mg (1/4 of a 5 mg tablet) once daily.
When to discontinue loratadine for cat allergy tests?
Loratadine will have an impact on allergy skin test results. If your cat requires skin tests, discuss a medication schedule with your veterinarian so you will know when to discontinue loratadine before the test and when you can resume the medication afterward.
