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My cat was given a 125 mg dose of Famciclovir at the veterinary clinic at 5:30 pm. I brought this cat home after being boarded overnight and accidentally gave her another 125 mg dose of this medicine at 6:30 pm. She has eaten three small meals sinc
According to the veterinary medicine resource this drug has been tolerated at doses up to 90 mg/kg with mild symptoms (anorexia and excessive drinking) in some cats. Callie would have to have eaten 450 mg of Famciclovir to see these symptoms, so she is well below this amount if she ingested 2-125mg tablets totaling 250mg. She should be fine, however you can also consult with pet poison helpline to talk it over with a certified toxicologist as well. But based on my minimal research she is below the toxic level for ingestion. I hope your sweet girl continues to do well. Take care.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hello, Gattino has feline herpes and has had it since he was a kitten. My vet and I have tried multiple antibiotics with him to ease the symptoms and for the last 5 times, we have used azithromycin for him. It worked well the first few times, minimiz
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco! I would recommend making sure he does not have an underlying disease that may be predisposing him to these infections. Test him for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) at your veterinarian's clinic to rule these possible causes out. Some cats will have chronic viral infections their entire life and we just treat these as they come. If you are not giving lysine supplementation and not giving Purine Fortiflora, I would definitely recommend doing so as both of these have been shown to lessen the severity and duration of the herpes virus flare ups. I would also consider an upper respiratory culture to make sure that there are no other bacterial causes that may be resistant to the antibiotics currently being given. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My cat is in renal failure and is currently receiving an IV ringer solution daily. I also administer 10 mg of Pepcid by adding liquid solution of Pepcid to the IV bag. I am having trouble finding a place to buy the liquid Pepcid and was wondering if
I would not recommend this - the tablets could cause irritation if given subcutaneously, or could lead to infection. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian about where to purchase injectable Pepcid (also called famotidine). Your veterinarian may be able to order a bottle for you, or may recommend trying to give the medication orally.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Preemptively i was looking to get this for herpes flares in my cats. My main worry is the ethanol. Are any of these ingredients harmful? Are any beneficial? Is there another option? •Active Ingredients Aconitum Napellus 3x Apis Mellifica 3x Kali Ioda
I'm so sorry to hear about your kitties! Unfortunately, there is no evidence that homeopathic remedies like these work. My other concern is that this is a pretty high concentration of alcohol. I'm sure the dose is small, but still, I worry that it could be potentially harmful. If you are looking for a natural support for herpes virus, I recommend trying Lysine. This is an amino acid that we think may help interrupt the herpes life cycle. It is very safe for any cat in the household and may be used long term to help prevent flare-ups. A few veterinary approved products I like are Vetoquinol Viralys (L-Lysine) Oral Gel for Cats and Duralactin Feline L-lysine Cat Supplement. Just follow the directions on label. If any cat has squinting eyes, is not eating, or seems very lethargic, it is time to visit your vet as these signs may indicate a secondary eye ulcer or bacterial infection that requires medication. Best of luck to you all!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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the pet md said that lysine supplement dosnt really work that good for cats with herpes virus is that true
I would have to respectfully disagree with that statement. I have used Lysine for years and many cats have improved with it. The limitations are that it probably only works for Herpes infection (not other upper respiratory viruses in cats, and we don't often do testing to know for sure that it is Herpes virus causing the clinical signs), and it only works to slow down the replication of the virus (not eliminate the infection). I have attached 2 handouts below which discuss using Lysine in feline Herpes virus. (The first one discusses how Lysine works.) https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1327 https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=613 I hope that answers your question and was helpful. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
