Feeby, 19+ yo, with multiple conditions (hyperthyroidism, CKD, high BP, intestinal lymph node cancer, and arthritis) has been getting Buprenex for a while now. This was done because she no longer tolerates any arthritic meds/supplements, and no one knows if her other conditions are causing any pain. She is currently being treated for all but the cancer - and the arthritis.
So far, I only give her one dose of the two daily doses she can get because I see no visible changes in her to suggest there is an actual benefit. She gets the 'standard' dosage given for a cat of her size. She is limited in her activity and has been for a while now, but the Bupe does not seem to have any impact on that. She will not take gabapentin and that is why we resorted to Bupe. She eats, pees, and poops normally for her.
Should I just continue to give it to her on the assumption it is doing something for her even if I can't see any positive results? Cost wise, I don't care, and administration is easy, but sometimes I just wonder if there is a point to it.
So far, I only give her one dose of the two daily doses she can get because I see no visible changes in her to suggest there is an actual benefit. She gets the 'standard' dosage given for a cat of her size. She is limited in her activity and has been for a while now, but the Bupe does not seem to have any impact on that. She will not take gabapentin and that is why we resorted to Bupe. She eats, pees, and poops normally for her.
Should I just continue to give it to her on the assumption it is doing something for her even if I can't see any positive results? Cost wise, I don't care, and administration is easy, but sometimes I just wonder if there is a point to it.