Comfortis is danged expensive. But it's probably cheaper than throwing money at ineffective treatments. And definitely less frustrating.
Comfortis is danged expensive. But it's probably cheaper than throwing money at ineffective treatments. And definitely less frustrating.
I am so sorry. Is there nothing that can help? I know she is an older kitty and I also know you are giving her giant doses of love.
Thank you for responding, Jcatbird.Ear mites do drive them to distraction. It can take awhile to get rid of them and they can have some inner ear issues that make them not want to stand. Perhaps she is woozy instead of in pain? That might explain why the pain med didn’t last as long. If it’s arthritis there are meds specific for that which might be helpful.
I’m so sorry. I hope things get better. I hope clearing up the mites helps her.
Metacam isn't actually that great for cats not trying to scare you but it has been known to push cats into crf.
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I also would suggest Revolution from the vet to get rid of the ear mites. That way you aren't shoving a solution into her ears which can throw off her balance and possibly affect her hearing, aside from just being generally uncomfortable. Are you sure it is mites and not bacteria or yeast or anything else in there? Did the vet look under a microscope for all the other stuff that can be in the ears?
Proven safety and efficacy of meloxicam in cats in placebo-controlled, double blind studies of small to large sample populations, for over 20 years in EU, over 15 years in USA/CAN.Thank you, Indyjones
He didn't say it was not without danger, in fact, he hesitates to use it more than four times withr a cat. But what else is there, what else can ease her pain?
Table 2. Recommended Doses: NSAIDs for Acute Pain Management in Cats | ||
NSAID | RECOMMENDATION SOURCE | RECOMMENDED DOSE |
Robenacoxib | Recommended dose from manufacturer (FDA-approved) | 1 mg/kg PO Q 24 H for 3 doses Dose range, 1–2.4 mg/kg Q 24 H |
Meloxicam (injection) | Recommended dose from manufacturer (FDA-approved) | 0.3 mg/kg SC (single injection) |
Meloxicam (oral suspension)* | Recommended dose from ISFM/AAFP for daily use14 | 0.1 mg/kg PO for 1 day; then 0.05 mg/kg PO Q 24 H |
Meloxicam (oral suspension)* | Other recommendations18 | 0.05 mg/kg PO every other day or 0.025 mg/kg PO Q 24 H |
Yes! You are correct.Revolution should not be put in the ears. It goes on the back of the head.
Regarding her increased respiratory effort you noted while medicating her, if after handling her, she may have been excited and anxious while ears treated, combined with age-related lung changes, may not be alarming. If she was calm, such increased effort breathing could be underlying weakness due to a number of diagnoses, including anemia, lung disease, or pain associated with DJD. Hopefully, your vet communicates well digitally and you can request additional pain management if this sign persists. As she still has a great appetite, there are options to add to her regime, that can be mixed into her food. My last medical foster senior I had until euthanized harbored an abdominal mass missed by her shelter vet until presenting for euthanasia, but man, her pain was controlled on multimodal therapy, that was affordable, easy to administer, and effective. Cat cancer is weird, so no wonder we missed it up to the day; she was a "hell cat" in a cage at the shelter, stressed with change after her owner died and she was abandoned, but also mindless with pain due to DJD, IVDD, and, likely, that abdominal mass. Vale may just need a little more supportive care and pain management. While asking about it, you could inquire about fluid therapy for her while she's on NSAIDs, to preserve her kidney health and blood pressure as much as possible. Our home kits are $10-15, with 10+ sessions of SQ fluids per liter bag.