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I took my cat to the vet again for his vestibular syndrome. He was prescribed Cerenia and Mirtapazine, as I had told the vet that he is not eating well and has trouble with balance (wobbly rear gait). Do either of these medications improve his appeti
Thanks for using Boop by Petco. I'm sorry to hear Katniss has been ill. Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication. Animals with vestibular disease often feel "motion sick" - having something similar to vertigo. So this is great for that. It also helps settle the stomach which helps with appetite. Mirtazapine is a true appetite stimulant. Even with both of these, the balance apparatus is very mad and so falling over may still happen. I recommend bringing slightly warmed wet food to his face a few times daily to encourage eating. If no improvement in the vestibular signs within a week, I recommend a CT scan of the head to look for inner ear infection or, heaven forbid, a tumor. Vaseline is ok for paw pads, though olive oil or coconut oil is even better. To be honest, most cracked paw pads are not painful and do not need treatment. I'd recommend an over the counter laxatone product for the hair balls, along with frequent brushing. Omega 3 fatty acid supplements can help with the
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My cat is having chronic constipation for the first time in her life. Had 2 enemas and now on Fiber canned food and lactulose or miralax. The vet told me to start with lactulose and then switch to miralax. It has been one day on the mirlax but now i
Hello, and thanks for your question on Boop by Petco. For now, I wouldn't stress about knowing exactly which medication has helped Kiki - in truth, it's probably been a combination of all the different interventions. Cats who are prone to constipation often need constant adjustments in their management, so for now, if she's doing well, continue the miralax as your vet advised and touch base with them if her stools become hard or less frequent again. Sometimes cats may need to be on both meds for a time, or even switch foods entirely to a diet formulated for cats with constipation issues. So, there's probably not one "right" medication for her, and a therapy that worked this time might still need to be adjusted in the future. I have found the Royal Canin GI Fiber Response food to help immensely - you could ask your vet if that's an appropriate option if Kiki continues having bouts of constipation. Hope this helps!
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Hi trixie has just started 1 Leukeran every 2 wks, prednisolone every 24 hrs& also has been on amoxicillin for almost 14 days due to her recent small cell lymphoma diagnosis. After starting the Leukeran her appetite changed we think due to nausea so
Hello, and thanks for your question. I can't say for sure, but your oncologist may have been referring to ondansetron, which is often used for controlling nausea in animals undergoing chemotherapy. Hope this helps.
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consipated 5 year old cat male due to low potassium illness last week. Can i buy a laxative and give to him safely / He is eating and urinating has a way nose ..
Unfortunately human laxatives are toxic to cats, so that is not a good idea. Depending on how constipated Martin is, sometimes your vet will have to do an enema to resolve the constipation. If the constipation is mild, you may be able to give a stool softener to help resolve the problem. There are some over the counter and some prescription medications for this. I am attaching a handout below that discusses constipation including medications that we use. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951509 Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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My cat is 20 years old and is being treated from small cell lymphoma of his small intestines. The vet oncologist prescribed Chlorambucil. He had one dose and will have a CBC next week which would be 2 weeks since he took the Chlorambucil. But as of a
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I would get a probiotic like Purina Fortiflora. If the metronidazole isn't working I would ask for tylan and Hill's i/d to help control the diarrhea. The drug can cause GI upset seen as vomiting and diarrhea. You can discuss trying a lower dose with your Vet when they call you back. Lowering the dose will make it less effective against the lymphoma. I wish you the best!
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