Can you give cats shots at home?
In many cases, cat owners are willing and able to administer these medications at home. If you decide to provide this treatment to your cat, your veterinarian will review the specific administration technique and make sure that you are comfortable with it.
Is Vetalog and kenalog the same?
Triamcinolone acetonide (brand names: Vetalog®, Kenalog®, Cortalone®, TriamTabs®, Aristocort®) is a systemic glucocorticoid used to treat many conditions in many species.
Why are vetalog parenteral injections used for dogs?
The apparent analgesic effect is a result of the anti-inflammatory properties of the drug. Rationale For Use: Inflammation and related disorders: Dogs, Cats and Horses: Injection of Vetalog Parenteral provides rapid relief from pain and reduces inflammation and swelling.
Can a licensed veterinarian use the drug vetalog?
Direction and dosage information for Vetalog Parenteral Veterinary Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
How long does it take for a vetalog injection to work?
Long-lasting treatment for allergic and dermatologic disorders. Eases discomfort and suppresses allergic signs usually within 24 hours. Alleviates inflammation and pruritus caused by dermatologic disorders, often within 1 to 3 days. One injection often sufficient to eliminate signs or lesions.
How much triamcinolone acetonide is in vetalog?
The dose is a single injection of 0.05 mg to 0.1 mg triamcinolone acetonide per pound of body weight in inflammatory or allergic disorders and 0.1 mg per pound of body weight in dermatologic disorders. Intralesional The usual intralesional dosage is 1.2 mg to 1.8 mg triamcinolone acetonide.
How often should I give my Cat a Convenia injection?
The dose per cat is weight-related, at a rate of 0.1ml per kg, injected sub-cutaneously, usually into the scruff of the neck. Some cats (e.g. patients with renal failure) may require a lower dose: this is a judgement for the prescribing veterinarian to make.
Can a vet use prescription products for cats?
If cat carers read about prescription only products and then feel motivated to ask their vet to use them for their pets, this carries the risk of placing undue pressure on vets. So I need to be clear at the start of this article: it is for a veterinarian to decide to use prescription products, not an owner.
Are there any side effects with injectable steroids for cats?
Oral and injectable steroids are commonly prescribed to treat certain conditions in cats. However, the problem with these oral steroid medications is that they can have many potential side effects. As a result, using these medications long-term isn’t recommended.
Is there an antibiotic called Convenia for cats?
With this proviso, this article is about a widely used product in feline medicine, an antibiotic called cefovecin, known more commonly by its brand name, “Convenia”. Convenia is a widely used third generation cephalosporin antibiotic marketed by the largest multinational animal health company in the world, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer).