my cat has been throwing up all day and it wont eat or drink, im taking it to the vet tomorrow but before i do i was wondering if i could give it any human over the counter drugs to help it feel better like Tylenol or advil or something along those lines.
2007-07-30 15:05:44 · 14 answers · asked by gstriker33 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
No. Definitely don't give those medicines or any other human medicine to a cat unless directed to do so by a vet.
Not only are many human medicines too strong for animals, they may mask or change the symptoms and make it harder for the vet to make a diagnosis.
Offer the cat water and get it in to the vet as early tomorrow as possible.
2007-07-30 16:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT GIVE IT Tylenol or any kind of aspirin. You can kill the cat!!!!! Call your vet tonite and find out what you can do tonite. Go to the store ASAP and get some pedialite. It has electolites in it. I gave this to my cat when it was sick.You can find this in the baby section. Get the unflavored kind. Get a eye dropper or open syringe and give this to the cat. The cat is probably dehydrated. Keep giving alittle at a time to not drown the cat, but keep giving it to it. Take it's temp. If it is over 101* take it to the animal hospital tonite. Also give the cat soft food, heat it up alittle bit in the microwave, not to hot, just warm. This has moisture in it also.
Again do not give asprin or anything like that to the cat!!!
2007-07-30 22:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by kaydee d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer...NO.
Don't give your cat any OTC drugs unless it is okay'd by your vet. Many of the meds we use are toxic to cats.
You can, however, make sure your cat stays hydrated. Take a small syringe (Like the ones you give antibiotics with), fill it with water, and squeeze it into her mouth on the side. Do this every couple of hours. Make sure she has a nice quiet place that is warm.
Good luck with your kitty!
2007-07-30 22:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by I hate Doodles!!!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree - no meds. You should only give your cat what the vet tells you to give her. Also, if she's not holding water down, and hasn't for awhile, then you might want to take her to an emergency vet right now. If she gets dehydrated, it can damage her organs.
2007-07-30 22:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by L H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't give her Tylenol. It's a poison for them. Check and see if the kitty has discoloring in it's mouth (blue or purple) and if so try to find an animal emergency center close by. I waited till morning with mine and it was too late.
2007-07-30 22:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by foodtvfan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that would be good for a cat. is there an emergency vet anywhere near you??? maybe you could call them and ask if there is anything you can do. they might also be able to tell you if it is an emergency that needs to be talken care of right away. hope your kitty is feeling better soon
2007-07-30 22:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by ms.pookie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DON'T GIVE THOSE MEDS!!! Both with greatly harm or kill your cat.
Just pull all food and water away from your cat until your vet appointment in the morning. Just your cat, and its stomach, rest.
2007-07-30 22:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by Dani42379 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has your cat pooped today? It sounds like the symptoms that my cat had when he had a blockage. If it is a blockage it is VERY important to get to the Vet ASAP!!
2007-07-30 22:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by Eva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never give animals human medicine!!!!
It could make then sick or even kill them,
Let the vet tell you what to do they will know.
2007-07-30 22:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Tammy848 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take any chances. Human medicines can be fatal to cats.Hope your cat feels better soon!
2007-07-30 22:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by suzannefiona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋