Just was woundering if you can give cats a little peptobismal, i heard that some where. Wanted to make sure if it's true or not.
2007-08-28 18:15:15 · 8 answers · asked by crosses_are_home6327 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Now where not totaly stupid with cats either. We have over a 100.
2007-08-30 03:18:20 · update #1
NEVER ever ever give a cat human medicines without checking with a veterinarian FIRST! Many of our things are toxic and can poison a cat. Some things dogs can have but not cats, as well, so don't mix medicines between species either.
A call to a veterinarian can give you the answer.
2007-08-29 14:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are medicines out there *exactly* like peptobismal, but formulated for cats or dogs. I handle them on a regular basis, packaging and giving them to cats. Its *Not* the same thing.
2007-08-28 18:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Animal Liberation Front 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was just instructed by my vet to give my ferrets a small dose of pepto. So it is obviously safe for some animals. I wouldn't just start dosing my cat with it, but you could just call and ask a vet. Plus, you couldn't give it a human dosage (ex: my little guys get 0.25cc).
2007-08-29 01:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by sispumbaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, too much magnesium in it. You can give a vet prescribed phosphorous blocker that is similar. Pepcid AC is good for cats iwth a real chronic disorder making them sick. I would have your cat checked out if something like this is wrong. good luck!!
2007-08-28 20:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by boncarles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
It would likely to be toxic to them
use cat medicine for cats
2007-08-28 18:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by garywb333 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is very toxic to cats because it has aspirin in it. Read this link and it will tell about what drugs to avoid.
http://www.maxshouse.com/Drugs_To_Avoid_in_Cats.html
2007-08-28 18:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
not too sure about pepto, but i know you can give them kaopectate which is basically the same. had to give it to my bengal when she had the poops. very small dose .. it was only .05 cc
i've heard of people giving small doses to dogs though.
2007-08-28 18:37:24 · answer #7 · answered by OneChance,OneLife! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach, diarrhea?
I wouldn't do it.
2007-08-28 18:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by Connor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋