Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread Nina
Mary, There have been concerns raised with the use of valium for kitties. I've used the appetite stimulant Cyproheptadine made into a transdermal gel to be applied to the inside tip of a cat's ear. It's much less stressful to administer a drug in this way than forcing them to ingest it. I

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread TatorBunz
I totally agree with Nina on this seek your Vet's opinion and options on this. I have very good luck using Cyproheptadine as well on kitties that weren't not eating. In a message dated 4/24/2007 12:43:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mary, There have been

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread TenHouseCats
thanks, nina, for pointing out this very VITAL point. we are NOT vets, and all we can offer are opinions, suggestions on what has worked for us, and what our vets have recommended for our cats, based upon their specific conditions. no email list should ever be a substitute for a good working

Re: kitty not eating - Please do not attempt to self prescribe meds

2007-04-24 Thread Kelly L
At 12:48 PM 4/24/2007, you wrote: I have also had great luck with cyproheptadine and the pil is small and does not have a bad taste so i crush it with a bit of baby food and syringe it that way, but I must also agree with Nina that you ned vet advice. I also do sub q fluids so I can save