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If you have a beloved pet who has passed away and would like to share about him or her with us, we...

Every dog has his day - but the nights are reserved for the cats ~ Unknown

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Reply: Megacolon in cats

Thanks for all of the advice. I think the cisapride nearly killed him by causing nausea and abdominal...

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Reply: 17-year old cat with mouth pain after she eats

Dr. Weigner, Thank you for the reply. I took my cat to another vet and she believes it could be bruxism...

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Reply: Vectra 3D caused my dog to be VERY restless & fidg...

My dog, who is treated for fleas 3 times a a year, and therefore "used" to flea products, had a HORRIBLE ...

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Reply: cat food

Thank you very much. Think I should try another brand. I wonder whether you could give me some advice.

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Reply: Canine Cognitive Disorder

My dog was not officially diagnosed with this but has similar behaviors. He also barks a lot for no apparent...

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Possible stroke in my senior dog?

Two nights ago my dog fell and his head was moving slightly back and forth, while his eyes were darting side...

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Bulldog regurgitation

I have 2 17 month old bulldogs that have had chronic regurgitation problems since 4 mos. They are from a good...

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Reply: Vectra 3D reaction

My pugzu did similar! 12 hrs after dosage he was in a "state" of what I thought to be temporary paralysis!...

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Vectra 3D

I have never put flea treatment on my dog but with the winter being mild this year, I caved and put a tube of...

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Reply: I Need Advice! ASAP

I know she loves to be under our desk or the kitchen table so there isnt many places she can hide. And she...

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Under weight horse

I have a horse that we rescued about 3 yrs ago. He had been abused and was so under wieght that we thought he...

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Reply: My Kitten won't eat after sedation

Thank you Cateies. I will have her checked for that too.

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Reply: Feeling frustrated and helpless regarding my cat's...

Hello there, thank you very much for your response! I am happy to report that she finally went and...

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Reply: Medicating my cat

Hi Cateies, Yes, I think Baytril is quite bitter tasting. What I did when giving Baytril (and any other...

Posted by srstephanie

Hi Cateies,

Yes, I think Baytril is quite bitter tasting. What I did when giving Baytril (and any other pill) to my cat was to put it in just enough cheese to cover the pill. I actually used a little of the Kraft individually wrapped cheese slices. I still gave it as a pill, but all my cat tasted was the cheese, not the bitter medication. I was lucky that she was easy to pill ... as long as I didn't try to restrain her in any way. You can also try the pill pockets made for cats or hide it in other types of food. But if a cat bites into it and tastes it, that can be a problem because of the bitter taste.

The transdermal gel medications are popular with cat owners, but are not always a good way to give medication. The problem is that it is difficult to determine for each individual cat how much of the medication is absorbed through the skin of the ear ... which may vary for different cats. That makes it very difficult to dose the medication properly. Until proper studies are done to determine how well a medication is absorbed through the skin, and how accurately it can be dosed ... it can be dangerous to give medications that way.

It is especially true with Baytril which has to be dosed very carefully. It is a very good and strong antibiotic when dosed properly in cats. But if given at more than 5 mg/kg/day it can cause damage to the retinas and blindness. It is very important not to overdose Baytril. So, I suspect that Baytril is one medication that wouldn't work as a transdermal gel ... though I'm not a vet and I don't know if it is ever formulated that way. I have only heard of Baytril being given either as a pill or intramuscular injection ... or by IV, though many don't give it that way anymore because of the increased risk of side effects including blindness.

You can ask your vet about a different type of antibiotic. There is a newer antibiotic out called Convenia (by Pfizer) that many cat owners like because it is given as an injection and is good for two weeks. But its primary use is for bacterial skin infections. Perhaps that would be okay in terms of preventing an infection at the incision site. But you would need to ask your vet whether it would be a proper antibiotic for your cat's particular needs. Here is the website for Convenia:
http://animalhealth.pfizer.com/sites/pahweb/us/en/Products/Pages/Convenia.aspx

Good luck and I hope your kitty recovers quickly.

Stephanie in MontrealView Thread

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Beagle symptoms very starnge

Our 7 year old male beagle exibited strange symptoms for the 2nd time recently. It lasted both times about...

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Reply: cat allergy?

Allergies are certainly one cause of the symptoms you describe. Other causes include autoimmune...

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Reply: Please help me and my dog b/c my vet can't figure ...

Thanks for responding! But no, no kidney stones. They did an ultrasound. No crystals either. Just blood...

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Trauma, nerve or disc damage to my dog's back/legs...

I live in a rural area with no emergency vet available, it will be 2 more days until the clinic is open. My...

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Reply: How to Get Your Cat in a Carrier

Didn't know they made these, mine is just front opening.

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My cat's experience at his vet

Finally after 2 visits to the vet, xrays, blood work, we were sent for a sonogram of Anuck's stomach which...

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Reply: Spaying a 3 year-old dog

Dear PuppyBather, You are so sweet, thank you so much. We are doing well today, but yesterday it was very...

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Reply: Bathroom Habits

I think I may try to mix BB dry food with the canned. I just hesitate, being a new dog owner, to make any...

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Low blood sugar

Hello there, My puppy is a small breed. She had an episode of shaking and becoming limp in her sleep. I took her...

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Low blood sugar

Hello there, My puppy is a small breed. She had an episode of shaking and becoming limp in her sleep. I took...

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Reply: my dog wont eat any type of dog food i've tried th...

That's not true. My 2 year old Pom-Chi has never eaten dog food. After 4 days we gave him dog yogurt treats...

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Reply: Cat with one eye

I'm curious, but after the eye was removed, was the socket sewn shut? We adopted a cat that had an infection...

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malamute puppy first heat

I have an eight month old female malamute puppy who has gone into her first heat. I was wondering how long will...

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Dog nightmares?

Within the last 2 months my dog (7 yrs old) has had 'nightmares' in the middle of the night. He walks around...

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My dog urinates when he is nervous

I have a 2 year old basset hound, who pees anytime he is over excited, or nervous. How do I help him get over...

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