Aspirin is used for cats to lower body temperature and relieve pain in different localizations. Opinions about the feasibility and admissibility of treating cats with this medication vary. Some are convinced that the medicine is extremely harmful to the body of a pet and is only suitable for people. Others defend the position of the possibility of treating cats with the help of this pharmaceutical.
Can cats?
Most veterinarians unanimously agree that this medication is not suitable for the treatment of felines. If possible, veterinarians refuse to use Aspirin and prescribe other medications that have a similar effect on the body, but are less harmful to cats. However, there are situations when it is not possible to find a replacement for this pharmaceutical drug, and the pet needs urgent treatment. In this case, the veterinarian, assessing all the risks, prescribes this medication to the cat.
About the toxicity of aspirin
Not all owners know, but aspirin is especially toxic for cats. If given to a dog of any size, it will tolerate this toxin much better than a cat. Kittens can especially suffer from aspirin. Overdose can result in death or severe poisoning.
Aspirin has such a property that when a person takes it or the owner gives it to a cat, the medicine will remain in the blood for a long time. 2 days will pass and the owner thinks that there is no trace left of aspirin in the animal’s body, and 50% of the dose will circulate through the circulatory system.
The veterinarian may prescribe the cat to take aspirin. This will be a very small dose and can be given no more often than once every 2 or 3 days. Experts warn that you will not be able to calculate the right dose for your pet on your own. Therefore, give aspirin only after the doctor has prescribed it to the cat and strictly in the correct dose.
Self-medication is harmful both for animals and for people. It seems to the owner that he is right in providing first aid in case of illness, but this can result in intoxication of the body and the animal will suffer. When we are sick, we go to see a therapist or family doctor, but a sick pet needs to be taken to a veterinarian to diagnose the disease.
Effect on the pet's body
The harm to the body from a medicine is often greater than the expected benefit.
The main danger to cats is acetylsalicylic acid, which is the active component of the medication. After consuming the medicine in the pet’s body, this substance is processed into salicylic acid, which is not excreted naturally for a long period. That is why the veterinarian, when setting the dosage, approaches this as responsibly as possible, taking into account the individual characteristics of a particular cat and the presence of concomitant diseases.
Diagnosis and treatment
If you suspect Aspirin poisoning , or your pet has eaten the drug without your knowledge, you urgently need to have its blood tested. It is necessary to conduct a biochemical blood test and also check the urine to determine the dose of the drug and the degree of its danger to the animal’s body. Animals poisoned by Aspirin always have severe anemia , ESR, viscosity and other blood parameters are impaired, and it takes a very long time to clot. The longer the clot forms, the more dangerous the degree of poisoning.
Remember that after poisoning, the maximum period within which everything can end safely is 12 hours from the moment you take Aspirin. The sooner treatment begins, the higher the chances of a good outcome. As we have already said, the simplest therapeutic method is inducing vomiting. The stomach should be cleansed urgently so that as little acetylsalicylic acid as possible can be absorbed into the blood. After cleaning the stomach two or even three times, the cat needs to be given five or six (or even more) tablets of activated carbon to completely cleanse the gastrointestinal tract of drug residues.
In severe cases, drugs are prescribed to promote healing of the intestinal and gastric mucosa in order to minimize the likelihood of developing ulcerative and/or erosive damage to the digestive organs. Also in these situations, blood transfusion is indicated, but in our conditions there is no point in relying on this. During the treatment period, the cat should be shown to the veterinarian at least once every three days.
Let's summarize . Aspirin for cats is poison. It is used only in extreme cases, under the responsibility of a veterinarian, under his constant supervision.
Indications for use
Veterinarians prescribe Aspirin to cats only in exceptional cases. The following situations are identified when the use of this non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is necessary:
- high body temperature that does not go away for a long period, and other medications are ineffective;
- preventive measures to prevent pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- pain syndrome, which is provoked by pathological processes occurring in the body, as well as neurological disorders;
- inflammation of cartilage tissue.
Usually, to relieve pain, veterinarians recommend using Analgin. However, this medication is not harmless, as it can cause a number of serious complications with constant use.
Homeopathic medicines
One of the most effective and safe painkillers is the homeopathic drug Traumeel. It is produced in the form of an injection solution and gel. Use as an anesthetic is as follows:
- For injuries of various etiologies (bites, bruises, fractures, falls from a great height, burns, etc.), the cat is given water every 15 minutes during the first half of the day, and then 5 drops every 30 minutes. The next day, the animal is given the drug after 1-2 hours. It is recommended to dilute the drops in a small amount of water. The general course is until the cat fully recovers (usually no more than 2 weeks).
- After surgery or if the cat has an inoperable case, Traumeel is given to the animal according to the previous regimen.
- In the form of injections, Traumeel is more effective. Therefore, if you have the skills to give injections, then it is better to administer it intramuscularly, intravenously or subcutaneously, 1-2 times a day, 1 ml for adult cats and 0.5 ml for kittens.
- For burns, fractures, dislocations and sprains in cats, you can use Traumeel in the form of a gel or apply a bandage moistened with an injection solution to the affected areas to relieve pain and heal wounds.
Traumeel is a complex homeopathic medicine. It not only relieves pain, but also has anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, hemostatic, regenerating and antimicrobial effects. It does not irritate the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract of cats and is not toxic to the liver and kidneys. As side effects, the animal may have an individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Another homeopathic drug, Travmatin, containing extracts of medicinal plants and ASD-2, is effective for eliminating pain in cats with injuries of various origins and severity, with fractures, burns, inflammatory diseases and in the postoperative period. It has a pronounced anti-shock effect and reduces the likelihood of complications during childbirth. It is administered to cats subcutaneously or intramuscularly, 0.5-2 ml up to 3 times a day. It is also commercially available in the form of tablets and gel (Travmagel). If it is impossible to inject at home, adult cats are given 1 tablet, kittens - a quarter. The drug can be used for pain relief for a long time (up to 1-2 months).
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain, reduce inflammation, and reduce fever. In veterinary medicine, it is most often prescribed to cats to prevent the formation of blood clots in them.
How to give it to a cat?
Only an experienced specialist can select the correct treatment regimen.
There is no single dosage for all pets. Only a veterinarian can prescribe the correct dose. It takes into account the pathological process that needs to be dealt with, as well as the presence of possible contraindications. In addition, the veterinarian takes into account the cat’s body weight, age, gender, and medical history.
Aspirin tastes quite unpleasant for cats, so it is recommended to mix it with food. The medication tablet will need to be crushed to a powdery consistency and mixed with food. The medication often causes increased salivation, so consuming it with foods will help avoid this undesirable effect.
Contraindications to the use of pharmaceuticals
In addition to the fact that the medicine can provoke severe intoxication of the body, there are other contraindications that prohibit giving Aspirin to a cat. The medication is not prescribed if the following conditions are observed in your pet:
- age up to 6 months;
- expectation of offspring;
- lactation;
- insufficient blood clotting;
- kidney pathologies;
- lack of vitamin K in the body;
- allergic reactions to the components that make up the medication;
- disruption of the digestive system.
How to recognize an overdose?
Violation of the recommended proportions of the drug is fraught with disorientation and poor health.
When a pet owner does not follow the dosage prescribed by the veterinarian, the likelihood of an overdose is extremely high. It is not difficult to notice, since the symptoms are very pronounced. You can understand that the dose has been exceeded by the following symptoms:
- deterioration of hearing functions;
- disruption of the nervous system, manifested by poor orientation in space;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- loss of appetite;
- increased secretion of saliva.
In exceptional situations, bleeding from the anus may occur. The possibility of loss of consciousness cannot be ruled out. After this sign, pets often fall into a coma.
If the owner notices the signs listed above in the cat, it is important to contact the veterinary clinic as soon as possible. However, before visiting a veterinarian, it is recommended that you give your pet first aid. Initially, you will need to induce vomiting in the cat. First you need to give the animal plenty of water, after which salt should be poured onto the root of the tongue. After the cat vomits, you will need to resort to the help of sorbents. Veterinarians recommend using activated carbon. You will need to give about 3 tablets.
After these manipulations, you need to go to the clinic as soon as possible. The doctor will conduct the required examinations, including blood and urine tests, which help determine the severity of intoxication. The analysis shows a noticeable disturbance in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, as well as a deterioration in blood clotting. If the intoxication of the cat’s body is serious, the veterinarian prescribes the required medications, with the help of which it is possible to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the harmful effects of acetylsalicylic acid.
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My vet prescribed aspirin for the cat, cardio, at a dose of 25 mg per day. According to various sources, the permitted dose of aspirin for a cat is from 5 to 50 mg.
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So who has beer!!! Why do I need aspirin then?!!!
2. Aspirin may cause pathologies in the form of blood clotting disorders. 3.Analgin often develops increased salivation and salivation...
The cat has no idea...
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With a fresh cold without fever but with a headache and sore throat, cat. I reduced it with aspirin, can I go to class?
No way. You can’t carry the disease on your feet. you risk getting sicker.
Cats can be given aspirin and Loxicom. Koshoved site for cat lovers.
Is it possible to give a cat aspirin?
Em…. I don't think this is a good idea...
Signs of cat poisoning with Aspirin. What can Aspirin do for cats? Symptoms develop very quickly.
Validol is better)))
It’s possible if it’s a small quarter
Depending on the dose. This is not recommended, as aspirin thins the blood, which can lead to swelling of the internal organs in an animal in case of an overdose. And for them it is a painful death.
For what??? Health problems - go to the vet for a diagnosis and prescribed treatment!!!
No, it is toxic to cats.
Is it possible to give aspirin to a two and a half year old cat with a cold accompanied by a temperature of 40.5? There will be no complications?
The dog has aspirin, the cat has an enema. And you?
Diphenhydramine into a vein!
Acetylsalicylic acid aspirin. The toxic dose for cats is 22 mg per kg per day. One of the least toxic of these is deliberately prescribed to cats when there is no other choice.
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But I'm not allowed to smoke!
Working day!
Vodka dropper.
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Then several more times she got sick, but I immediately gave her aspirin and there were no more such long-term illnesses. The best way to give medicine to a dog or cat...
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And I have…. Demon is the limit...;))))
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If PSA has aspirin, then the Cat must also have aspirin? :))
There is also aspirin for everyone.
Is aspirin toxic to cats? Cats tolerate aspirin more difficult than dogs or people. New paperwork system Until what age can cats be kept?
The cat is not a fool, he has valerian.
Everyone should have aspirin)))
Ask the dog
The dog has some kind of eferolgan, but the cat is fine. Fact.
There should be, but there isn't.
Aspirin acetylsalicylic acid is one drug from the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
But the cat doesn’t have a headache, he doesn’t bark.
Maybe the cat has it too, but it’s not 100 percent clear yet for the dog either!
The cat ate an aspirin tablet. He's been sitting and turning his head for 2 hours now. Doesn't react to anything, not even valerian. What to do?
Everyday cat. take him to the vet
Hello! Is aspirin toxic for cats? After aspirin there was a lack of coordination and convulsions. It was given to the cat at an elevated temperature on the advice of a doctor.
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It was necessary to think of feeding the cat a pill…. take me to the doctor
Call your local veterinarian. Tell everything as it is - they will help you. Try to give him as much water as possible. At least it won't hurt
Aspirin is very dangerous for cats - here is the link https://www.vetusklinika.
ru/facilities/terapia/tox/ I advise you to go to a veterinary clinic, but in the meantime, give the cat a solution of soda to neutralize the acid - through a large syringe without a needle into the corner of the mouth between the fangs. Dissolve 1 teaspoon per glass of water.
Fill it as best you can, of course, but try to fill it with at least 10 ml. This can and should induce vomiting. And if you can’t go to the vet, at least call and get a consultation.
Or maybe sell condoms complete with aspirin???Kitty, I have a headache today”...for a tablet!!!
Headache is just a nuisance
Is it possible to give aspirin to dogs? Veterinarians answer this question in the affirmative. However. I'm with my people. According to your first link, Intolerance to analgesics in cats...
Does the cat have aspirin?
Valerian is better than asperin
It turns out that cats do not tolerate aspirin well. And my friend constantly treats her cat herself.
For what? Cats are nice, they don’t get drunk on holidays like SOME people do, and that’s why they simply don’t need him. Although it depends on what kind of cat you have)))
Of course have! If aspirin is the name of a cat!
What do you call a white cat???
Chill..., Orbit, Chalk, Blendomet....
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