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Pet Meds for Helping Your Sick Cat

Topic: PetsPublished December 9, 2011
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When you have a sick kitty, your entire world grinds to a halt. You cringe every time you see your beloved cat not acting like itself. You miss the times when your cat plays with its favorite toy, rubs against your legs, or lies next to you in bed. You become frustrated by having to clean up vomit, feces, urine, or other substances that seem to appear out of nowhere all around your home. And when you take your cat to the veterinarian’s office, it almost seems like the cure is worse than the ailment. You have to wrangle an uncooperative cat, pick it up while avoiding its claws, shove it into a restrictive pet carrier, and drive all the way to the vet clinic. Often, you are subjected to horrifying screams and yowls on the trip to and from the vet. It may sound like you are torturing your poor kitty instead of trying to help it get better. Then, after all that rigmarole, you discover that your cat will require medication in order to heal properly – which brings its own set of problems with it. In the first place, it is not even guaranteed that your vet will have the required medication in stock. This forces you to take additional time out of your schedule to make a return trip to the pet clinic and pick up the medicine when it does come in. And if your cat’s ailment is serious or chronic, you will have to repeat this process (perhaps many times) in order to get refills of the medication. To make matters worse, you are probably paying a premium on the medication because it is being sold by a clinic. While there is no guarantee that your car will never get sick, you can do something about how you obtain the medicine needed to cure what ails it: order the pet medications over the Web. Once you get the initial prescription from your veterinarian, you can submit it to an online pet medication supplier, order the meds, and get the drugs shipped right to your door. No more return trips to the vet! Plus, the same meds will usually cost less if you order them electronically because you’re not paying for the profit margin, which may be charged by a pet clinic. Here are some of the medications you can order online for your cat: Acarexx Ivermectin Otic Suspension. This is designed to treat ear mites in felines. It is a topical medication, which can be rubbed directly on the cat’s ears. Advair HFA Inhaler. Believe it or not, many cats do have asthma and have to deal with problems like restricted airways and inflamed throat areas. This medicine helps manage feline asthma symptoms with a convenient inhaler delivery system. Amantadine capsules. These capsules are commonly prescribed for the pain associated with neurological or arthritic conditions. They also help with the post-surgical discomfort that accompanies declawing. B.N.P. Triple Antibiotic Ophthalmic Ointment. Veterinarians frequently prescribe this ointment for bacterial infections in the conjunctiva or the cornea of the eye. It’s a mixture of Bacitracin Zinc eye ointment with Polymyxin B and Neomycin sulfates. Calcitrol capsules. This is one of the preferred medications for cats who suffer from chronic renal disease. It’s also used to treat hypocalcemia, which is a shortage of calcium in the blood of felines. Cefa-Drops. Cephalosporin is a popular choice to combat feline bacterial infections which develop in such areas as the skin, soft tissue, and urinary tract. This medicine is conveniently formulated into a liquid that is often easier to administer than pills. DermaCool HC. If your cat is constantly itching and scratching to the point where it is becoming harmful, this product may help alleviate that behavior. This easy-to-apply spray is designed to fight the effects of dermatitis and pruritus. Famotidine tablets. This histamine-blocking agent inhibits the formulation of gastric acid in your kitty’s stomach. That’s why it’s often prescribed for cats who are dealing with duodenal ulcers, reflux, or gastritis. Glipizide tablets. Sometimes, a special diet and increased exercise regimen is not enough to keep diabetic cats healthy. This medicine helps to lower a kitty’s blood sugar levels to their normal range. Methimazole tablets. If an overactive thyroid gland is not addressed, it can have adverse effects on other feline organs. This drug is intended to combat hyperthyroidism, especially in older cats. PanaKare powder. If your cat is experiencing problems with digestion due to pancreatic issues, this medication will help. It comes in a powder form so it is easy to mix in with your kitty’s food. Keeping up with your cat’s medications can be an irritating stressor in your life. So why not eliminate that anxiety by ordering your pet meds online and arranging to have them shipped to your home? It’s the smart way to take care of your kitty.

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Tyler Cochran is a freelance writer who writes about pet care and pet meds.

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