What are the side effects of cat medication?
Side effects also occur in cats, but they do seem to be a bit more tolerant of this type of medication than dogs or humans. Increased thirst, weight gain, and increased urination are common side effects. If high or long-term doses are given or doses are not tapered, other more serious effects including diabetes mellitus can potentially develop.
How often should I give my Cat oxazepam?
This medication must be used with caution in cats with aggressive behavior. Indications: Anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, and fear. Oxazepam is another benzodiazepine, which means it’s a short-acting medication that takes effect in 30 minutes. It can be given every 24 hours.
What kind of pain medication can I give my Cat?
One painkiller called fentanyl can be delivered via a patch attached to the shaved skin, but it is important the cat not be able to get at it and chew it up, which can cause severe toxicity. Another frequently used pharmacy item for cats is intravenous or subcutaneous fluids.
How much trazodone should I give my Cat?
Since the average house cat weighs 8 to 10 pounds, I lean towards thinking the cats in this study were within this range. TL/DR: Your cat should be fine taking 100mg of trazodone. Seeing that your vet recommended 100 mg of trazodone for your cat really concerned me.
What kind of pain medication can a cat take?
Gabapentin is used as a pain medication for chronic pain and, sometimes, to help calm down frightened cats. In cats, gabapentin is most often used as a pain medication for chronic pain, such as from arthritis.
Side effects also occur in cats, but they do seem to be a bit more tolerant of this type of medication than dogs or humans. Increased thirst, weight gain, and increased urination are common side effects. If high or long-term doses are given or doses are not tapered, other more serious effects including diabetes mellitus can potentially develop.
Are there any human medications that are safe for cats?
While veterinarians do use some human medications to treat animals, it’s important to remember that not all drugs meant to treat people are safe for cats, and even the ones that are may only be safe at extremely controlled doses. Their safety may also be affected by individual patient concerns such as age and concurrent illness.
How often should I give my Cat a Convenia injection?
The dose per cat is weight-related, at a rate of 0.1ml per kg, injected sub-cutaneously, usually into the scruff of the neck. Some cats (e.g. patients with renal failure) may require a lower dose: this is a judgement for the prescribing veterinarian to make.
