What type of fatty food can I give to my kitten?My vet prescribed griseofulvin ansd it has to be taken w/ fat?

Answer 1

Does your kitten have Ringworm? This is a hard drug for a kitten. Not usually a first choice.

Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)
(for veterinary information only)
BRAND NAME: FULVICIN
Available in 125mg & 250mg tablets
USES OF THIS MEDICATION
This medication is used to treat ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin involving fungi called dermatophytes. While it is possible for a ringworm lesion to be localized and require only topical therapy, this is not the usual situation and oral medication is necessary to control the skin disease. This medication should be continued until the patient has been cultured negative. If it is discontinued prematurely (such as when the skin disease simply appears to have resolved but has not been re-cultured), the skin disease may recur.

See more information on ringworm.

HOW THIS MEDICATION WORKS
Griseofulvin is produced by Penicillium bacteria. We have extracted it and made a medication of it. It acts by interfering with the microtubular structure of cell division so that fungal cells cannot reproduce. This enables the host's immune system to gain the upper hand and eliminate the infection. Griseofulvin is effective only against ringworm fungi; other fungi are not affected.

SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effect associated with this medication is nausea. Vomiting or diarrhea would indicate that the medication is upsetting the patient's stomach and alternative treatment should be considered. If this is not possible, anti-nausea medications may help. Kittens are more prone to side effects than are adult cats.

Griseofulvin may not be given to cats infected with the feline immunodeficiency virus as these individuals commonly develop blood dyscrasias. More specifically, they drop their neutrophil and lymphocyte counts so low that their immune system is affected. This side effect can occur in non-FIV+ cats as well but is much more rare. Some specialists recommend monitoring white blood counts every two weeks while a feline patient is on griseofulvin just to make sure this serious side effect is not occurring. Persian cats seem more prone to this side effect than are other breeds but not as prone as FIV+ cats.

CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS
GRISEOFULVIN WORKS BEST IF GIVEN WITH A FATTY MEAL (oil from oil packed canned tuna or butter should work well)

Griseofulvin can be harmful to the liver and should be avoided in patients who have known liver disease.

Griseofulvin causes birth defects if given to pregnant animals.

NEVER GIVE THIS MEDICATION TO A PREGNANT PET!

Recurrence of ringworm infection is not uncommon if an incomplete course of medication is given. Griseofulvin should be given until a fungal culture is negative.

INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS
Concurrent use of phenobarbital(medication for epilepsy) will reduce absorption of griseofulvin from the patient's GI tract.

It is our policy not to give dosing information over the Internet.

Date Published: 1/1/2001
Date Revised: 07/19/2004

Answer 2

My first reaction would be to call your vet for a suggestion. That being said, I've seen a lot of postings about putting butter on a cat's feet. Never done it myself, but butter (Not margarine) is high fat. While milk is not good for cats, I occasionally give mine a little bit of cream as a treat. I use the light or heavy cream, not the half and half, because that is half milk. My cats don't have any bad reaction (diarrhea) to the cream, and cream is a fatty food.

Answer 3

Fresh salmon, make sure you get a high quality one. It's fat in a good way, cats love it. At least all 3 of mine do. Just don't overdose with it.

Answer 4

if for ringworm you should ask for a topical treatment instead..
lots of sun too will help - and dryness

ok fat?? most canned KITTEN food is high in fat.. DO NOT OFFER MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS.. cats are lactose intollerant and you will cause tummy upset PLUS the calcium in milk is linked to urinary tract problems

Answer 5

Most cat foods have quite a bit of fat.
I hope it isn't for treating ringworm. It doesn't seem worth it for a condition that will resolve on its own. That drug is not the safest.

Answer 6

I sometimes give my cat cream. Also sometimes a spoonfull of peanut butter. Be careful with that medication.

Answer 7

Usually all wet catfoods are full of fat. If you aren't sure, just don't get the diet stuff.

Answer 8

Try plain yogurt or cheese...peanut butter is another option.