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Pseudofed for Congested Cat?
My friend's vet told her to give her eight-month-old kitten 30 mgs of
regular Pseudofed for her respiratory congestion. He has the cat on some sort of antibiotics, but my friend wanted to do more because the cat is so uncomfortable and congested, very sleepy, won't play, etc. This kitten was spayed and declawed one week ago Friday (declaw was unwanted, see thread "Tragic Mistake" before getting out the flame throwers, please!). Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. |
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Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to
say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. “It’s important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don’t try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian,� says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to
say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. “It’s important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don’t try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian,� says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to
say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. “It’s important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don’t try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian,� says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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If you get just pseudofed and not a combination medication it should be OK. They sell various products under the pseudofed name so careful label reading is in order. Make sure it ONLY contains pseudoepherine HCl. http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/pseudofed-9124.htm Wendy "MacCandace" wrote in message ... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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If you get just pseudofed and not a combination medication it should be OK. They sell various products under the pseudofed name so careful label reading is in order. Make sure it ONLY contains pseudoepherine HCl. http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/pseudofed-9124.htm Wendy "MacCandace" wrote in message ... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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If you get just pseudofed and not a combination medication it should be OK. They sell various products under the pseudofed name so careful label reading is in order. Make sure it ONLY contains pseudoepherine HCl. http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/pseudofed-9124.htm Wendy "MacCandace" wrote in message ... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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"MacCandace" wrote in message
... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. I have no idea if Sudafed (just the decongestant, not combined w/anything else) is okay for a cat or not. Otoh, even if it is, 30 mg seems high to me, too, since a human dose is 30 - 60 mg, every 4 - 6 hours. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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"MacCandace" wrote in message
... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. I have no idea if Sudafed (just the decongestant, not combined w/anything else) is okay for a cat or not. Otoh, even if it is, 30 mg seems high to me, too, since a human dose is 30 - 60 mg, every 4 - 6 hours. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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"MacCandace" wrote in message
... Has anyone given this OTC drug for humans to their cats? Needless to say I do not feel inclined to trust this particular vet's advice. Thank you. I just did a google search because I have taken sudafed before and, although I tolerate almost every medication I've ever taken well, sudafed makes me very hyper and unable to sleep. 30 mg seems awful high for a little kitten. I have no idea if Sudafed (just the decongestant, not combined w/anything else) is okay for a cat or not. Otoh, even if it is, 30 mg seems high to me, too, since a human dose is 30 - 60 mg, every 4 - 6 hours. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon A HREF="http://www.pettimes.com/"http://www.pettimes.com//A "The ingredients in these preparations for humans often include a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine, an antihistamine, and a painkiller such as acteaminophen. If these drugs are ingested, dogs and cats may show signs ranging from lethargy to excitement to seizures. Even vapor rub and zinc lozenges can make pets sick. If a pet eats any amount of human medication, call your veterinarian and be ready to describe what, when, and how much the pet ate. It may seem odd that the same drug helpful to a human could make a pet very sick. But, not only are pets much smaller than we are, but their bodies work differently. That makes even a small amount of some human medications potentially lethal for pets. "It's important to keep all your medications away from pets, and don't try to medicate animals without first asking a veterinarian," says Dr. Volmer." But in A HREF="http://www.vetinfo4cats.com/catrespir.html#Chronic%20snuffling%20cat s%20and%20older%20kittens"Respiratory Problems in Cats/A under a letter, "Chronic upper respiratory infections," this other vet does say it is used sometimes. So I guess it's one of those things that is a matter of opinion. Do you personally have a vet you go to and trust who you could call and ask if this is a safe drug for kittens? This poor kitty is having such a hard time of it, it's so sad. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) |
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