This morning I grabbed one of the ointments I’m applying to kitty eyes, and noticed the container said For Use in Dogs Only. I freaked. Did the vet give me the wrong medication?
Well, seems that there’s several meds used in cats off-label, meaning they’ve been shown to be effective in cats but the medicine hasn’t been formally approved for feline use.
The Adequan shots Bubba’s receiving? Not approved for use in cats. When I reached out for the company that manufactures the drug, they told me they had no information about use of the drug in cats. WHAT? What’s up with that?
It appears, gentle readers, that medications for animals is as big a money game as medicines for animals. Since dog owners are likely to pay more for meds, there are more meds out there for dogs. And our poor kitty cats get the short end of the stick.
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Our friends, My Three Moggies, have deemed Rumpy their friend of the month. Go check him out and share some love with their kitty trio.
By the way, I just found out this is my 1000th post! Hooray!
Happy 1000! I read your interview dear Cookie-saurus!
I saw!!!! woo woo woo!
Congrats Rumpy and we say the great interview with the moggies 🙂 we agree there are many meds that are yet to be approved for use in many animals..cats and we have found sheep also curiously..we had Felix treated with a horse med which was dosed right down to sheep size by our vet and she said it works but those in the ‘know’ don’t commit to say it is okay for sheep…hugs Fozziemum xx
that’s in case it don’t work they can’t be sued….
Exactly..i have no love lost with Pharmaceutical companies their cholesterol meds ruined my health..thanks Pfizer….and Lipitor..
Congrats on the 1000th post Rumpy!
Thanks so much you guys!
You are so right about it being a big money game. I find that frightening
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most everything is these days…..
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Wow! 1000 posts! Awesome!
I know! I can’t believe it!
Tried to leave a comments and got an oops message. Looks like the page you’re looking for has been moved or had its name changed. Or maybe it’s just fate. You could use the search box in the header to search for what you’re looking for, or begin again from the home page.
What’s up with that?
Well apparently I un-published the post? I dunno. But it’s back now BJ.
Happy 1000 posts Rumpy !!! You are right about us poor cats, always get the rough end of the stick.. My brother cat had the same eye drops as the humans.. Only his cost more !
outrageous!
Congratulations on your 1000th posts Rumpy! I’m sorry to be late to say that but we had a moving last month and are still hectic to sort thing out….lots of cardboard boxes….
Yes, you’re right, in animal worlds, there aren’t so many meds for cats…..
I hope your kitties are all good and Rumpy, Summer has come, I know you don’t like hot weather, so good luck with handling the heat!
Yep is a shame dat kittys healff weseawch is not up tu paw. At those times wees weally hav tu twust ow VETs, and God.
ConCatulations Rumpy, dat’s wunnewful.
Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses
Dezi
Its the same with Rabbits too,some cat stuff can be used but mainly its dog meds that are used to reat Rabbit,as most kitty ones are toxic to buns,xx Rachel
A pleasure having you on our blog x. 1000th post WOW concatenations
CONCATULATIONS not sure of the word my PC made up 🙂 LOL
my puter makes up strange words too! Thanks for the warm wishes you guys!
Wow, Rumpy, 1000 is quite a milestone! You’ve put out a lot of really good posts.
Ah, that’s horrible!!! Poor kitties! I spend just as much ‘needed’ money on the cats as well as the dogs. That’s crazy!
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The story of a cats’ life. Always the second class citizen. When I was having nose problems, I was given drops that were actually eye drops. Who can figure this stuff out? Not me. I’m only The Cat.
Concats on the 1000 post. It’s a real milestone.
BOL congrats on the 1000th post. Don’t know how you do it. A full time job AND a daily blog. You are completely pawsome!