he sprained his leg
2006-12-14 14:37:10 · 26 answers · asked by Starry Eyes 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
It was once suggested to me by my vet to use a half baby asprin for my cat. Adult asprine is not good for kitty.
2006-12-14 14:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Aspirin is a salycilate, which cats in particular have a hard time metabolizing. Aspirin can "thin" their blood, and cause them to have problems clotting. Another big thing that cats cannot have is Tylenol (acetominophen), because it causes methemoglobinemia, meaning their bloody essentially loses the ability to carry oxygen. Also, the dosages in cats and dogs vary quite differently with those used in humans, so it is usually not a good idea to use any over-the-counter pain meds on your animals unless your veterinarian explicity recommends it (I doubt that they will).
Call your vet and explain the situation. He or she will probably be able to prescribe you something more suitable for your cat.
Good luck, and I hope that your kitty feels better.
2006-12-14 23:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by BL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a lot for a cat. Cats are much smaller than people and they metabolize aspirin *MUCH* more slowly. When necessary, the dose is usually 1/4-1/2 of a 'baby' aspirin (81 mg not the usual 325 mg) every 2nd or 3rd day (yes, DAYS). Even this should only be done under veterinary supervision - some cats are sensitive to aspirin and can develop fatal bleedouts.
2006-12-14 22:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO - NEVER give a cat any kind of pain medicine without directly checking with a veterinarian. Cats do not metabolize medication like humans or like dogs and many drugs that are safe in us are deadly in cats.
2006-12-15 03:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by dogandcatluvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet.
"Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid):
"In 1899, the German company, Bayer, began marketing the new drug "Aspirin". Over the succeeding hundred years, aspirin became the most widely used anti-inflammatory drug in humans and dogs. It can be purchased in various forms including plain, buffered, and enteric-coated formulations as well as topical creams and rectal suppositories. It begins reducing pain in 1-2 hours after it is swallowed. Aspirin like drugs are called salicylates.
None of them, including aspirin, were ever approved by the FDA for use in pets. Aspirin is metabolized and eliminated by the kidneys after being processed in the liver. Before the newer NSAIDs were available, it was commonly used in dogs. It is more dangerous in cats, because they lack a liver enzyme, glucuronyl transferase. Because of this, cats have difficulty processing and eliminating aspirin. Aspirin lingers very long in the blood stream of cats (40hrs). Because of this, I would never give aspirin to cats - but some veterinarians do give the buffered form to cats. No human pill-form of aspirin should be given whole, to small pets. In dogs aspirin is eliminated within 7.5 hrs. Veterinarians used aspirin for the relief of pain associated with muscle or bone inflammation or arthritis. Aspirin should never be used in pets suffering from kidney disease or high blood pressure. I rarely give it because of the high rate of side effects from prolonged use. In cats, it has been used every two days to prevent and dissolve blood clots. Misoprostol helps in reducing stomach and intestinal ulceration associated with aspirin. Aspirin overdose in dogs or cats will result in salicylate poisoning. This is characterized by hemorrhage, severe blood acid-base abnormalities, coma, seizures, and death."
2006-12-14 22:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats cannot break down this drug as quickly as dogs (or humans), and thus, the cat can be overdosed with the accumulation of the drug in the body.
I wouldn't give any medication to your animal, unless prescribed by a veterinarian.
2006-12-14 22:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Definetely not, human pain killers are not meant for animals....especially small ones, if youa re that worried about the amount of pain your cat is in take him to the vets and get some prescribed pain killers....if the vet thinks it is necessary...cats legs are usually quick to heal, just keep him calm, quiet and warm and ring your vets for further advice, good luck!
2006-12-14 22:39:25 · answer #7 · answered by doofynic 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would say no... but thats just me... My brother gives his 150lb dog benedril but thats totally diferent. I think you need to ask your vet first. usually if ur cat sprained his leg they will give you a pain reliever for him... But if you do i would give him a forth of the aspirin. Bests of luck!! Hope your cat feels better!!!
2006-12-14 22:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by catlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats have a much higher pain tolerance level and humans. If the cat is in pain, aspirin will probably not help. Get proper medication from your vet.
2006-12-15 00:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by susan_peterson1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no! Never give an animal medication used for humans or vice versa... go to your vet and get your kitty some special medication.
2006-12-14 22:40:00 · answer #10 · answered by unicarel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋