We have had Deuce for only a month now and we just got back from the emergency vet. Two weeks ago she had an eye infection and now she has worms
Not too serious, but our older cat, Kitty, will most likely need treatment too.
The vet told us that without an exam and stool sample from Kitty, she could not prescribe the deworming medication for her. She also said, though, that Kitty *will* need it - just that without actually *seeing* Kitty she is not allowed to prescribe the medication.
So, I just gave Deuce her dose of medication (Strongid) and added up how much I will need to give her the full course. There is MORE than enough in the bottle of medication to give a full course to Kitty, too.
So, should I medicate Kitty also? I will take Kitty to the vet if necessary, but if I could avoid the expense and stress of a separate vet visit for Kitty just to get the medication that I already have, I'd be thrilled.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Elizabeth
The vet told us that without an exam and stool sample from Kitty, she could not prescribe the deworming medication for her. She also said, though, that Kitty *will* need it - just that without actually *seeing* Kitty she is not allowed to prescribe the medication.
So, I just gave Deuce her dose of medication (Strongid) and added up how much I will need to give her the full course. There is MORE than enough in the bottle of medication to give a full course to Kitty, too.
So, should I medicate Kitty also? I will take Kitty to the vet if necessary, but if I could avoid the expense and stress of a separate vet visit for Kitty just to get the medication that I already have, I'd be thrilled.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Elizabeth