FuzzyAffro Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm a vet, though I don't work in the UK anymore. In IBD the steroids are the important part. They're about as strong an anti-inflammatory as you can get. As for the other drug, it could be flagyl? It's an antibiotic/antiprotozoal, but it has a mild anti-inflammatory effect on the gut. If the drug's on back order you can request a prescription. Be nice about it though - if you're an arsehole they'll probably write you a shorter script. It's totally at the vet's discretion how long a prescription they give you. Called them its got more syllables than that is flumoxatine or something anyway they say should have it by Friday. Glad to hear the steroid is the main one. I've been double dosing her every few days with that, she is supposed to get half of one a day maybe every third or fourth day I give her a whole one to make up for not having the other one. Is that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Called them its got more syllables than that is flumoxatine or something anyway they say should have it by Friday. Glad to hear the steroid is the main one. I've been double dosing her every few days with that, she is supposed to get half of one a day maybe every third or fourth day I give her a whole one to make up for not having the other one. Is that bad? It's your cat. Give it one whenever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCR Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Called them its got more syllables than that is flumoxatine or something anyway they say should have it by Friday. Glad to hear the steroid is the main one. I've been double dosing her every few days with that, she is supposed to get half of one a day maybe every third or fourth day I give her a whole one to make up for not having the other one. Is that bad? The only drug that sounds vaguely like flumoxatine is fluoxetine, which is prozac. It would be a strange treatmend for IBD! I've looked through the F's in the formulary but there's nothing really that you'd use in IBD. Double dosing steroids intermittently is very bad - you're much more likely to get nasty side effects. If you're going to increase or decrease the dose it's best to do it slowly. If treatment's in stops and starts that could be why your cat's losing weight again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Can you not trade it in for a new cat? Where is he gonna find a new one? In a catalogue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Called them its got more syllables than that is flumoxatine or something anyway they say should have it by Friday. Glad to hear the steroid is the main one. I've been double dosing her every few days with that, she is supposed to get half of one a day maybe every third or fourth day I give her a whole one to make up for not having the other one. Is that bad? Why would you give your cat a double dose of steroids to make up for not having an anti-inflammatory? Why would you not check if that's a good idea BEFORE giving it to your cat? There should be some sort of fit and proper persons tests for folk who want pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Where is he gonna find a new one? In a catalogue? Loads of second hand cat dealers out there. Just avoid the paw kickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 The only drug that sounds vaguely like flumoxatine is fluoxetine, which is prozac. It would be a strange treatmend for IBD! I've looked through the F's in the formulary but there's nothing really that you'd use in IBD. Double dosing steroids intermittently is very bad - you're much more likely to get nasty side effects. If you're going to increase or decrease the dose it's best to do it slowly. If treatment's in stops and starts that could be why your cat's losing weight again. I feel quite bad about this now. Have only done it 3 or 4 times but won't anymore. Why would they give her prozac? Its a big chunky pill that is cream, she gets a quarter of one per day. Does that sound like what you're thinking about? Her treatment has been continuous not intermittent but obviously now only getting one of the pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 It's your cat. Give it one whenever you like. This could be the root cause of the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCR Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I feel quite bad about this now. Have only done it 3 or 4 times but won't anymore. Why would they give her prozac? Its a big chunky pill that is cream, she gets a quarter of one per day. Does that sound like what you're thinking about? Her treatment has been continuous not intermittent but obviously now only getting one of the pills. It's probably not prozac, I was just saying that it's the only drug I can think of with a similar sounding active ingredient. Let me know what it is on Friday, I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akredz Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Which steroid is she on ? Prednisolone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 So has lichtie23 bothered his arse at all in this life or death matter? Surely there's at least 500 posts in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 You can by POM-V medicines online, just need the prescription from the vet. Vet UK, are one online shop or VetMedica are another I think, they change names all the time. It me be a human medical product, which is why I would it could be harder to get. Also not sure if they can be sold online to you. Ask your vet what product it is, if they sell it on an online store get it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Which steroid is she on ? Prednisolone? Prednicare, so I'd imagine pretty similar. I will let you know on Friday. No reply from lichtie, maybe he's my vet and pissed off at me slagging them. They're actually quite good just couldn't understand how they could still not have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Prednicare, so I'd imagine pretty similar. I will let you know on Friday. No reply from lichtie, maybe he's my vet and pissed off at me slagging them. They're actually quite good just couldn't understand how they could still not have them. He'll be busy in sugary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 2 and a half minutes in the microwave at full power and she'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el buitre Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Get the c**t fired into a bag and play a tape of a dog barking.....you'll soon find out if its not well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akredz Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 He'll be busy in sugary. what is he ? A donut ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 what is he ? A donut ? He's a phhis, Phiz, phyci...Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 He's a student nurse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 He's a student nurse f**k off, student nurses can spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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