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Hi , as our cat has a blocked bile duct on his gall bladder, would it be ok for us to give him "Dulcolax" in order to help him work his bowels. I see mixed opinions about Dulcolax online, but with our cat's condition in mind, could he still have a l
Hello Jay, It is really best for you to consult directly with your vet about using this medication. Your vet has all of Kit's medical records and knows exactly what is going on with him. Is he taking any medications the blocked bile duct? That would be my primary concern and not the bowels unless he is constipated. As a rule of thumb, Dulcolax is not recommended in cats as typically you cannot get a dose small enough for a cat using human medications. If he is constipated and needs a laxative you need to speak to your vet. I'm sorry we don't have enough information to be helpful.
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My dog has very high liver enzymes 224 alt and 1976 alkp. These are down from>2000 and 296 after denamarin twice a day. We are now adding ursodiol 1/2 250 mg pill twice a day. At 15 pounds this seems higher than the recommeded doses I have read. Your
Hello. The dose range for Ursodiol is 10-15 mg/kg every 12- 24 hours, depending on how severe the hepatobiliary disease is. This is equal to 68 - 102 mgs for a 15 pound dog. This medication has a wide range of safety, so 1/2 tablet will not be harmful to your pet. However, if Casper were to develop any adverse signs such as diarrhea, then the dose may need to be modified. Otherwise, do follow your veterinarians recommendation. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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My dog has very elevated liver enzymes most likely from her diabetes. Her vet has recommended ursodiol for 30 days. He gave her a dose of 250mg once a day. However she weighs only 26 pounds. Is this dosage too high for her?
Hello. I am so sorry that Molley has such liver disease. Normally we would administer ursodiol at 10-15 mg/kg. This would be approximately 118-177mg every 12 hours. But this is a very safe medication with a very low level of toxicity. You can speak with your veterinarian about this, but it is not an outlandish or worrisome dose. I would certainly see how she does on the 30 days & if she should develop any complications like diarrhea or constipation, then you may need to cut back. Thanks for contacting Boop by Petco.
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My 14 year old cat was diagnosed with Hepatic Lipidosis on Monday. He has been doing well with the medication he has been taking Metoclopramide and Nutrients Cal to stimulate his appetite. He has been eating well on his own. I noticed toward he has b
Yes, an x-ray would be good but it could be the medications. He may not be using the bathroom well because he hadn't been eating well for the few days prior. I would suggest you put him on a probiotic to help balance the GI flora and get the xray scheduled. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=111443
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My 13 y/o chubby male cat just had PU surgery 10 days ago but is still suffering from inflammation, urethral spasms, and unable to urinate on his own. They've had to put catheters in him 3 x's since his surgery. Prazosin is not working (he's been tak
It sound like you have a great vet! Some cats are very hard to manage. You may discuss with your vet using steroids or placing a catheter for several days in a row and placing Georgie on IV fluids. Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication that can help with some types of inflammation. Adequan can also be used in cats with bladder issues, though it may take several weeks to be effective.
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