Good question - I never use aspirin with cats.
On May 30, 2009, at 8:41 AM, Lorrie wrote:
Two different vets told me one whole baby aspirin (enteric coated)
every 48 hours, for full grown cats, was the proper does.
Lorrie
On 05-29, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote:
Jody,
Did the vet say a whole baby aspirin? On the internet I'm seeing
that the recommended dose is 1/4 of a baby aspirin every 3 or 4
days, since cats' livers don't process aspirin very well. It's not
common but not unheard of for a vet to prescribe aspirin, but
usually a mini-dose as described. Is there an emergency vet where
you live that you can call to check whether the dose you gave Darcy
is okay? I'm not trying to scare you (I know, probably too late
for that) but if another vet thinks the dose your vet said is okay,
then it probably is, but if it isn't you'll want to know that asap,
right?
I would assume you have checked the incision site for inflammation?
Here are big vibes that Darcy feels better very soon without further
intervention. Hugs to you.
Diane R.
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From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Jody Butler
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 10:37 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Thoughts & Prayers Needed for Darcy
Our sweet baby, Darcy, ten months old and FeLV+ was neutered on
Tuesday.? We
brought her home Wednesday and she seemed okay, considering she'd
just had
surgery.
?
Yesterday she was in more pain, but we just figured the pain shot
they'd
given that was supposed to be good for two days was wearing off.
?
Today is even worse.? I called the vet this AM.? She suggested
giving a baby
aspirin, which I did before going to work.
?
Tonight, she barely lifts her head and is mewing so pitifully.? She
ate some
earlier in the day but won't eat tonight.? I called the vet again,
and she
had me give 1/8 of an antibiotic and we'll bring her in tomorrow
morning
first thing.? We've had other FeLV kitties neutered with no
troubles, but
I'm getting scared tonight.
?
I just needed to share this tonight.? Any encouraging words or
suggestions
are greatly appreciated!
?
Jody (& Darcy)
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