Health & WellbeingDo Cerenia & Mirtazapine help my cat's appetite and balance issues?
Thanks for using Boop by Petco. I'm sorry to hear Katniss has been ill.
Cerenia is an anti-nausea medication. Animals with vestibular disease often feel "motion sick" - having something similar to vertigo. So this is great for that. It also helps settle the stomach which helps with appetite.
Mirtazapine is a true appetite stimulant.
Even with both of these, the balance apparatus is very mad and so falling over may still happen. I recommend bringing slightly warmed wet food to his face a few times daily to encourage eating.
If no improvement in the vestibular signs within a week, I recommend a CT scan of the head to look for inner ear infection or, heaven forbid, a tumor.
Vaseline is ok for paw pads, though olive oil or coconut oil is even better. To be honest, most cracked paw pads are not painful and do not need treatment.
I'd recommend an over the counter laxatone product for the hair balls, along with frequent brushing.
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements can help with the
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