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Mirtazapine Cat Medicine
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My 8 month old tortoiseshell female cat is normally very lively but last 36 hrs seems v drowsey at times, eating and drinking OK. Worried I may have accidently dropped 1 of my antidepressants called mirtazipam 30mgs, will she be OK?
Mirtazapine does have a side effect of drowsiness or sedation in pets. It is commonly used in cats as an appetite stimulant. 30mg would be 4 times higher than I normally use, and this overdosage can cause: 57% vocalizing, 38% agitated, 23% vomiting, 21% tachycardic, 15% ataxic and 11% lethargic. The symptoms can last a little longer than 72 hours. As long as Dolly is still eating and drinking normally, I would continue to watch her. If the she is still not completely normal in a day or two, she may need a checkup with a vet.
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What are the side effects and adverse reactions of the medicine Mirtazapine in felines with stable kidney disease and a mega colon?
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Hi,if anyone knows anything that increase appetite in cats with poor appetite,please write it,I can't find anything that is safe,(specially what's available in BG),so please tell me everything which you can think up,no matter if it's medication,or su
Mirtazapine is an effective medication that can increase appetite in cats. Needs to be prescribed by your vet and must be given at correct dosages (your local vet will tell you that). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further
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Hi tony began taking appetite stimulant mirtazapine this morning. He is to take 1/8 every 48 hours. He had his first dose at 545am this morning and at 6am cleaned his food bowl like never before , even with his kidney food mixed in (which is the the
Typically it takes a few doses to really work, but I would be hopefully that it has some play in why Tony was hungry. I would continue with the medication as prescribed. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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my kitty was on Mirtazipine for appetite stimulant for 5 days and taken off-how long does the medicine stay in his system? He seems very sleepy and he was eating well on it of course but now not eating as much as he should and is very finicky. I was
Mirtazipine usually only stays in their system for 24-72 hours dependent on how high the dose was. If he was being dosed daily it likely was a small dose and will only be effective for approximately 24-36 hours. I would talk to your vet about continuing it. If they haven’t figured it why he isn't eating, then they may recommend additional diagnostics like blood work or X-rays. If you already know then you can continue mirtazipine longer until he is feeling better. And yes, he may have developed a preference for the tuna juice. You can continue to add tha to his other food. I hope this helps.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
