my vet prescribed it for his diarreah but after looking it up i think the risks of the drug might outweigh the benefits in this case.
2006-12-19 08:17:30 · 5 answers · asked by Susan 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
he had a dose at the vet yesterday. his poop was just solid. great. but he just threw up and is super out of it, walking with a stagger, seems confused.
2006-12-19 09:11:13 · update #1
It IS a GOOD medicine. My cats have been on it before to help their diarrhea. It is a pain to pill a cat though so good luck. Most cats are to picky and wont eat it if they know it is in their food. The best way to pill them is to scruff them (grip the loose skin at the back of their necks) and take your other hand with the pill and gently pull down the bottom jaw and quickly force the pill into the back of the throat behind its tongue. It sounds mean but it is the only way to get it done and the quicker the better for you because cats get mad when they are pilled. If you dont already have one I would ask about a cat piller to give the pills with, this helps keep your fingers out of the way. The doctor gave the metronidazole in accordance to the cats weight as to not overdose it. Trust me it is a very helpful medicine and it works great. It is one of the most used medicines for dogs and cats at the clinic I worked for and we very rarely saw problems (usually it had problems in the patients that are allergic to a lot of medications already). Go ahead and use it. Good Luck
2006-12-19 08:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most commonly known as Flagyl, this drug is used commonly used with wide success. As with any drug there are risks but the occurrences of toxic levels is low. I would recommend trying it, the vet is supervising the dosing, and just watch for the side effects of toxic levels is you are overly concerned:
Not eating
Vomiting
Staggering or difficulty walking
Involuntary and constant eye movements (nystagmus)
Lethargy
Seizures
I have used and known many breeders who have used this commonly used drug with great success, and have not heard a of complications in my experience.
2006-12-19 16:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Metronidazole is contraindicated for use in young kittens. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your vet, but I am sure he or she would be open to discussing your concerns. I would call and ask why they decided on that particular drug.
2006-12-19 16:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by mostlybridled35 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would worry too. Call another vet for their opinion. Medication for cats is so touchy, you don't want to make a mistake.
Good Luck.
2006-12-19 18:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by friendtocats 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
2006-12-25 09:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgirl_92 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋