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Like any medication, valacyclovir can have potential side effects in cats. The most common side effect reported in cats is gastrointestinal upset, including vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. In some cases, cats may also experience neurologic side effects such as disorientation or lethargy.
Animals: 14 specific-pathogen-free adult cats. Procedure: Cats were infected with FHV-1 strain 87-727 (300 microliters, 10 (7) plaque-forming units/ml) by ocular and nasal inoculations, and were treated every 6 hours with dextrose (controls) or valacyclovir (60 mg/kg of body weight, PO).
13 lut 2023 · Chronic inappetence in dogs and cats can be caused by the disease process itself, increased inflammatory cytokines, side effects of therapeutics, and/or effects of concomitant medications. Affected animals typically experience weight loss and decreased survival times.
In cats and small dogs, it is difficult to decrease the dose because the smallest tablet manufactured cannot be accurately cut small enough. At doses of 3.75 mg/cat or higher, cats develop adverse effects associated with serotonin syndrome at higher rates.
6 mar 2024 · Causes of Feline Inappetence. There are a variety of ailments and incidences that may lead to inappetence in cats. Some include: Fever (pyrexia) Toxins. Pain. Fear, anxiety, or stress. Dental disease.
If adverse effects occur, the dosage should be reduced to 20 mg/kg, bid, and increased to 20 mg/kg, tid, gradually. Studies suggest that 60% of dogs respond initially; however, after 4–8 mo, there is a loss of effect in ⅔ of previous responders because of development of tolerance.
• Starting dose: 2 mg/kg PO Q 12 H commonly used • Dose range: 1–4 mg/kg PO Q 8–12 H NSAIDS Meloxicam* Oral suspension (0.5 mg/mL) • ISFM/AAFP Guidelines: Initial dose, 0.1 mg/kg PO; then 0.05 mg/ kg PO Q 24 H • Alternative long-term dosing: 0.05 mg/kg EOD or 0.025 mg/kg Q 24 H Robenacoxib† Tablets • 1 mg/kg PO Q 24 H for up to ...
