My mom and her cat...I am worried...wee update

[kimlovescats]

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And that antibiotic that is good for sniffles? The vet said it DOES work well, but is only available in a cherry-flavoured liquid, and most cats spit it up!

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If you are referring to the Zithromax, you can get the pill form in the Z-pack! You take one tablet, mix measured amounts of water to dissolve it into a liquid. I have the dosing instructions if your mom would like to try it. The only hassle with it, is it needs to be given on an empty stomach .... an hour before, or 2 hrs after a meal!

Kim

[Catty1]

Kim - any idea if it is only available in pill form in the USA?

I'll Google a bit, then head to bed...

Thanks!

[kimlovescats]

Here is one link http://www.jandrugs.com/momex/NavCod...Name/Zithromax

Kim

[kimlovescats]

Here is one link http://www.jandrugs.com/momex/NavCod...Name/Zithromax

Kim

another: http://www.canpharm.com/index.cfm?fu...er=Zithromycin

You'll have to get your vet to write a prescription for it!

[momcat]

Pyka is still in my thoughts and prayers... is he feeling any better?

[Kirsten]

I'm sorry that I don't have any advice here, but I can tell you that Luna often has to take antibiotics - without any side effects.

Please tell your mom not to give up Pyka!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

Hi everyone - I am sure mom won't give up on Pyka. I think her resilience is still down after my sister's death in April - that was her baby, after all!

I keep encouraging her. My vet gave me the name of a place that compounds this stuff into capsules for vets. This expense seems unnecessary, as this stuff DOES exist in tablet form for people.

Not having a clear diagnosis is frustrating too.

A knowledgable friend of mine recommended a wonderful vet that she can at least call to see about getting a second opinion. He trained in China, and in regular vet medicine as well - and just might have some other ideas.

Mom has a bit of a hoarse throat - maybe they're allergic to each other???

Thank you all, I won't give up.