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Vet Q & A
Kitten vomited Cestex tapeworm medicine. Can I re-dose safely?
You can re-dose him. It is a very safe medication. But, if you didn't see any trace of the pill in the vomit I would suspect he kept it down. It would have been better to give it a few days after his anethesia. The anesthesia along with the medicine probably upset his stomach. For future reference, any time you give an oral pill to a cat it is best to "chase" the pill with a small amount of water to ensure swallowing. Hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Can I get an affordable over-the-counter tapeworm medicine for my cat?
Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I'm not sure what your budget is but I like Droncit or Cestex which only get tapeworms. I like Drontal Plus because it gets tapeworm and other worms as well. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3464 I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat is coughing. Can I use Velosef capsules instead of the syrup?
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry that Jolly is not feeling well. There is no difference in the active ingredient, an antibiotic, between Velosef syrup vs capsules/tablets. Slight differences in the way the compound is dissolved may be present, but the activity is the same. Most veterinarians prescribe medications based on the animal's weight, so the total dose (total milligrams) needs to be the same no matter the form of the medication. I recommend asking your vet what the total amount of medication is per dose, and ensuring that the same amount is present in either the capsules, tablets, or syrup. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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Vet Q & A
Kitten leaking diarrhea after Cestex, but acting fine. What to do?
Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! Poor Groot! I have had some dogs and cats get an upset belly from a deworming. I would call your Vet if they are still open and see if then can prescribe something for his diarrhea. Young kittens can get dehydrated quickly with bad diarrhea. You can try starting a probiotic too, I like Purina Fortiflora. If the diarrhea persists, he stops eating, starts getting lethargic or starts vomiting he should be seen. I wish you the best of luck! https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets/dp/49853
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My cat has eosinophilic plaque. What meds can my vet prescribe?
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Steroids generally used are Prednisolone or Depo-Medrol. If Steroids can not control the lesions, we often go to Atopica ( cyclosporine ). For the antibiotic, I would start either with the amoxicillin/clauvalonic acid or one of the cephalosporins ( Covenia if available to you). You might also investigate using a hypoallergenic diet for cats, such as one with a novel protein or one made with a hydrolyzed protein. Science Diet & Royal Canin are very popular ones here. Hope this helps. Take care.
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