My cat may have taken some of my medicine!?

Question

I woke up this morning to find my partners pill box open and on the floor. We're missing a 50mg zoloft and a .5mg zanax. We called the vet and they gave us Animal poison contorl and it costs $60! I know it's horrible but that's a lot of money! Any ideas what the reaction from these medicines might be to a 9 month old kitten?

okay people, I do not mind spending the money if I have to. I'm not stupid. This is a very well taken care of cat. And we do being him to the vet, he has all of his shots, he's fixed. He is not negleted. He is loved very much. I just wanted to see if I could get some answers here before I forked over the $60 to just have them tell me to being him anyway. I do not appreciate your rude answers telling me my cat would be better off in another home. That is not for you to judge.

Answer 1

Hi Jamie...both of these antidepressant/anxiety meds can cause liver failure due to the high dosage since their bodies are small compared to us. Please consider locating a 24 hour ER vet in your town--keep in mind ER vets will require payment up front and they are not inexpensive.

You can easily search for a ER vet through Google by typing the following information: 24 hour vet [your city] and then you'll the results. Here's an example of what I found in my city: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=24+hour+vet+seattle&btnG=Google+Search

Time is very critical and it's best not to take the wait and see approach with symptoms as it is generally too late to save a pet. Any vet can confirm this fact that you can contact. Perhaps by contacting Animal Poison Control is the best solution for the moment.

Answer 2

death is the only result for a kitten for that medication. unless you want to be responsible for their death - GET THE ANTIDOTE! And next time keep your medicines up and out of reach.

Actually - you know what, maybe you need to give this cat to someone else that will actually take care of it in a crisis like this. The time you took to ask this question may make it too late. Don't have pets if you aren't willing to follow the vets advice and rid your cat's system of poison.

Answer 3

It could kill it. However, most medicines are bitter tasting and I am not certain if the cat would have eaten it. I would watch the cat very carefully, if it starts to act sluggishly or getting sleepy, then you are going to have to spend the money. If the car seems fine, then it probably did not swallow the pills. It may have played with them and knocked it somewhere you you cannot find them.

Answer 4

She could go into shock, a cat would react to it, so a nine month old kitten definitely will react. If that is to much money you should find a free clinic they have them in some states. I hope it all works out.

Answer 5

I would take the chance I would take the kitten in after one last search for the missing pills.

Answer 6

Your kitty will be extremely mellow and well-adjusted for the next 3 days. Then she'll go back to being skittish and fickle, as usual.

Answer 7

hmmm..what worth more...to save $60 dollars or have a dead kitty. Easy decision in my eyes and you took on the responsibility when you allowed this cat into your home. Do the right thing PLEASE.

Answer 8

Lol, that is quite alot of money, but you shouldn't have left it out in the first place ! If the kitten is acting strange E.g, puking , dizzy etc get the tablets !!!!!!!!! If not if she / he is acting normally give it a little while and it might not have affected her/him . Next time don't be so stupid leaving tablets out !!!!!!

Good luck

Answer 9

GO TO THE ANIMAL POISON CONTROL...
IT IS MONEY WELL SPENT..
LIFE IS MORE VALUABLE THEN THE $60

Answer 10

#1. Enduce vommitting if you can.

#2. Give your cat milk.

#3. keep on eye on him/her, if something is out of the ordinary, then I'd suggest you go with Animal poison control.