Tag: human medications

Phenylpropanolamine is a drug that can be used for cats to treat urinary incontinence. Phenylpropanolamine is referred to as PPA. If your cat consumes too much of this medication, they can experience poisoning. Prescribing phenylpropanolamine for cats can only be done by a veterinarian, as mild deviations from the directed dosage can be life-threatening. This…

If your cat gets sick, can they take human antibiotics? The tricky answer is it depends. Antibiotics are drugs used in treating bacterial infections. This class of drugs may be used in killing bacteria, but the mechanism they use to achieve this aim is almost always different. Most antibiotics work by inhibiting the creation of…

Over 25 million Americans are diagnosed with asthma, which can also occur in dogs and cats, however, in much lower numbers. Asthma can constrict your airways, which makes breathing difficult. Albuterol is a common medication used to treat asthma in humans and pets. The active agent in many inhalers is albuterol, a bronchodilator that eases…

Even the most composed cats occasionally experience stress, anxiety, or fear. As a result, numerous problems may arise; Quality of life may suffer under persistent or severe stress. Even physical sickness in cats can be exacerbated by anxiety. We will go over several typical scenarios when cats may need antidepressants such as Xanax to help…

If you have ever experienced irritation or burning in yours eyes you know the effectiveness of Visine or other over-the-counter eye drops in alleviating those painful symptoms. Do you know what to do if your dog is experiencing that same discomfort? Administering Visine eye drops is not the answer. The FDA does not approve the…