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Ultimately, this is a decision that really needs to be made by the prescribing veterinarian, as there may be good reasons for choosing one of these medications over the other for a particular patient. But in general, I can tell you that most veterinary behaviorists prefer SSRIs like fluoxetine over older TCAs like amytriptyline as a first-line choice for anxiety issues in cats because they tend to have fewer side effects and are better tolerated by most patients. I personally use fluoxetine frequently in both dogs and cats, and have not prescribed amirtiptyline in years. But again, your vet may have good reasons for whichever medication they recommend - just ask, and express your concerns if you have any so that the two of you can come to the best decision for Fiona :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I would discuss this issue with your veterinarian. We definitely do not want to stop the Prozac suddenly as he could develop withdrawal symptoms. Other supplements that could help include Zylkene or a prescription cat food like c/d® Multicare Stress Feline. Acupuncture is another alternative method that may help with stress and urinary issues in cats.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi there. Yes, you should be able to get it compounded into a flavored liquid (like chicken or fish) if this would be easier for you to give. You may have a local compounding pharmacy that can do this, or you can use an online pharmacy like Wedgewood or Vets First Choice. I would recommend calling your veterinarian tomorrow to talk about this - he/she should be able to tell you where you can have this done, and can write a new prescription for the compounded medication.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Cats metabolize drugs differently that humans, and therefore require a different dose of a drug than a human. I would not compare the dosage you used to take with what Kitty Kat has been prescribed to take. That being said, according to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, the dose your vet prescribed is a little higher than listed, but because I can't see Kitty Kat in person, the vet likely has a valid reason to using a higher dose. I recommend speaking to your vet about the dose if you are concerned, it's ok to ask them questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi, thabks for using Boop by Petco! What medicine are you using? I would recommend prozac and Feliway diffusers. I would also use the environmental enrichment ideas in the link below. Good luck! https://indoorpet.osu.edu/sites/indoorpet/files/assets/documents/Herron10_EE_for_Indoor_Cats.pdf
Updated on September 24th, 2025