Ibuprofen is a NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, commonly used for pain and inflammation relief. Ibuprofen is a great option to relieve arthritis, headaches, menstrual cramps, and mild fevers in humans. It’s safe for use in humans, but cats are very sensitive to this drug, and it’s not recommended to administer it to them. You should…
New legislation is allowing us to relax in whole new ways. Many states have legalized recreational and/or medicinal pot. But this doesn’t mean your cat should relax with pot. Marijuana has a more pronounced effect on cats because of their smaller size and metabolism. Whether you have been prescribed medical marijuana or recreationally use it,…
Antibiotics are an effective drug to treat bacterial infections in humans. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria by inhibiting the creation of bacterial cell walls. If human antibiotics work so well for humans, would they be as effective for cats? There is not a definite answer to that question. Antibiotic doses for humans and cats…
Being a cat owner can be a wonderful experience, but it does come with a lot of responsibility. One responsibility is keeping your cat healthy by providing any necessary treatments, such as flea and tick medication. Unfortunately, it is possible that your cat can have a bad reaction to certain types of flea medications. Continue…
If your cat has been feeling under the weather, you may be wondering if antibiotics are an appropriate course of treatment. First and foremost, never give your pet any medication without consulting a veterinarian first who can prescribe the appropriate medicine for your cat. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. There is a large…
