My internal med vet recommended a
B 12 shot for my kitty Tutu who has IBD and pancreatitis. The dose she wants injected is 250mcg every other week. I inject b12 in myself for pernicious anemia and my adult human size dose is also 250mcg but every week. Both meds are 1000mcg per ml. How can my 6 pound cat need the same dose as me? I read the packet insert of my brand, Fresenius Kabi and it mentioned that aluminum can be in the product and can build to toxic levels so care in dosage is important. When I talked to the company Fresenius Kabi they said it is part of the manufacturing process. When I called Vet One for the cat's manufacturer they had no clue as to whether this is an issue to their brand or all manufacturing of the b12 (any brand) or what are contraindications for their brand. Their packet information is completely lacking. Additionally my brand, Fresenius Kabi, recommends a much tinier dose for children. I am worried about giving my kitty these shots at these doses. My kitty was lethargic after her first shot. She threw up on the way home from the vet but is ok now. (Likely stress). Has anyone had experience or know anything about these b12 shots?
B 12 shot for my kitty Tutu who has IBD and pancreatitis. The dose she wants injected is 250mcg every other week. I inject b12 in myself for pernicious anemia and my adult human size dose is also 250mcg but every week. Both meds are 1000mcg per ml. How can my 6 pound cat need the same dose as me? I read the packet insert of my brand, Fresenius Kabi and it mentioned that aluminum can be in the product and can build to toxic levels so care in dosage is important. When I talked to the company Fresenius Kabi they said it is part of the manufacturing process. When I called Vet One for the cat's manufacturer they had no clue as to whether this is an issue to their brand or all manufacturing of the b12 (any brand) or what are contraindications for their brand. Their packet information is completely lacking. Additionally my brand, Fresenius Kabi, recommends a much tinier dose for children. I am worried about giving my kitty these shots at these doses. My kitty was lethargic after her first shot. She threw up on the way home from the vet but is ok now. (Likely stress). Has anyone had experience or know anything about these b12 shots?
