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Veterinary medicines aren't available in my country, so vets prescribe human meds to pets. My cat (who has been coughing - dry cough, 2 to 3 times a day, 10 to 15 seconds at a time) has been prescribed Velosef Syrup. My question is: does it make a di
Thank you for using Boop by Petco! I'm sorry that Jolly is not feeling well. There is no difference in the active ingredient, an antibiotic, between Velosef syrup vs capsules/tablets. Slight differences in the way the compound is dissolved may be present, but the activity is the same. Most veterinarians prescribe medications based on the animal's weight, so the total dose (total milligrams) needs to be the same no matter the form of the medication. I recommend asking your vet what the total amount of medication is per dose, and ensuring that the same amount is present in either the capsules, tablets, or syrup. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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Hello. My cat has recently not been pooping (last 48 hr) and prior to this pooped small amounts with straining (past 5 days). She also has not been peeing a lot (once a day) and the quantity keeps getting smaller. The only time she goes to the litter
I am sorry to hear about your kitty Kiko! Oftentimes if the oral laxative is not helping pass the stool, she may require more aggressive treatment at the vet's office such as a stay for a period of time to get IV fluids to help rehydrate her, an enema and in some cases sedation to manually empty the bowel https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951509 . I would recommend calling your vet to get Kiko back in for a recheck examination.
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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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my vet prescribed lysine powder for my adult male cat. can i use nature made supplements for humans ? Its the same amino acid and its much cheaper
I would also like to add that sourcing is a big issue for supplements. Apart from the palatabity, some companies are better than others. If you choose this route, make sure you speak with someone in a supplement specialty store about reputation. Since there is no governing body for supplements, contaminants are possible.
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My male 3 yr old cat can't seem to keep food down or pass it. no problems urinating. We took him to the vet and he prescribed anti anxiety meds along with antibiotics. That was 5 days ago, his appetite and mood improved and seemed to be doing better
I think that after 5 days of giving medication you should have started to see some improvement. Since Kitty is not improving he needs to be rechecked by your veterinarian. They will likely recommend doing some X-rays and possibly an ultrasound of the abdomen. Or, depending on the findings, they may recommend an exploratory surgery. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.
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