What are the side effects of Felimazole in cats?
What are the side effects of Felimazole?
- A change in appetite (the cat’s appetite may increase or decrease),
- decreased activity level (sluggishness),
- vomiting,
- diarrhea or loose stool,
- skin lesions,
- itchy skin, especially the face, head, and neck,
- abnormal vocalizing,
- weight loss,
How long does methimazole stay in a cat’s system?
In cats, oral methimazole is rapidly absorbed, with: An oral bioavailability of 93% Maximal serum concentrations seen within 1.5 hours. Mean half-life of 3.12 hours and serum concentrations at 24 hours—after a single oral 5-mg dose—of 21.7 ± 28.9 ng/mL.
How can I fatten up my hyperthyroid cat?
Canned foods are generally the best choice when seeking to provide a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Dry foods tend to be energy (read calorie) dense. Also, because starch is necessary to make the kibble, dry foods tend to have greater carbohydrate concentrations (carbohydrate > 25% on a dry-matter basis).
How much Felimazole should I give my Cat?
After some trying weeks of finding the correct dose and medication to treat our 19.75yr old cat’s hyperthyroidism we settled upon 1.25mg tablets of Felimazole. Unfortunately due to health problems and the cats unwillingness I have been unable to pill him manually. Other family members have also been unsuccessful.
How often should blood test be done for Felimazole?
Blood tests should be done more often in cats receiving high doses of Felimazole (more than 10 milligrams per day). Also talk to your veterinarian about monitoring your cat’s blood pressure. Veterinarians should carefully monitor cats with kidney disease that are receiving Felimazole.
How long has my Cat been on methimazole?
My cat was on methimazole for about 3.5 years, but pill form not transdermal. She did ok for most of that time and I was able to dose her with pill pockets for much of that time. You do have to keep up with thyroid level checks though.
What happens if you mix Felimazole and methimazole?
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should wear gloves when handling Felimazole tablets, cat litter, or the bodily fluids of treated cats. In people, methimazole may cause vomiting, stomach distress, headache, fever, joint pain, itching, and low levels of red and white blood cells.
Are there any side effects for young cats with Felimazole?
In a 12 week safety study, healthy young cats were dosed with 0, 10, 20, and 30 mg Felimazole Coated Tablets per day, divided into two doses. Cats in all treated groups experienced anorexia, vomiting, loose stool and lethargy.
My cat was on methimazole for about 3.5 years, but pill form not transdermal. She did ok for most of that time and I was able to dose her with pill pockets for much of that time. You do have to keep up with thyroid level checks though.
Blood tests should be done more often in cats receiving high doses of Felimazole (more than 10 milligrams per day). Also talk to your veterinarian about monitoring your cat’s blood pressure. Veterinarians should carefully monitor cats with kidney disease that are receiving Felimazole.
Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should wear gloves when handling Felimazole tablets, cat litter, or the bodily fluids of treated cats. In people, methimazole may cause vomiting, stomach distress, headache, fever, joint pain, itching, and low levels of red and white blood cells.
