Cat's pinched nerve meds aren't working, still in pain. What to do?

Hi there. Sorry this happened. You CANNOT give a cat any over the counter pain medication like aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. Please don't do this. Cats are extremely sensitive to these medications and you can cause her severe damage (even death) if you give her any of these medications. I know you want to help her but she will need medication from a vet. Vets have medications that are specific for cats that work amazingly well. So, my recommendation is to get her to a vet for an exam and they can prescribe some pain medications for her. You could always catch her and the kittens and take them to your local shelter. They will accept them and get the mom the proper treatment. I hope this helps. Best wishes and thanks for looking out for her!

Unfortunately no. Many OTC pain medications are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. If Oliver is in a lot of pain, he needs to see a vet now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

Poor Peanut! She sounds very painful, and you need to take her into a vet immediately to get checked out and to have pain medication prescribed. You cannot give her any OTC pain medications. Many are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. Please take her into a vet now.

Poor Button! I'm sorry to hear that she's painful after her declaw surgery. There are no human over-the-counter pain medications that are safe to use in cats, so I would definitely recommend calling your vet to let them know that she is still painful. He/she can prescribe a safe and effective pain medication for you to give at home for the next few days, such as gabapentin, buprenorphine, or tramadol.

Poor Pinga! I'm sorry to hear that she's having this problem. Without knowing what's wrong, I'm afraid it's hard to say whether she will need to be put down or not - but I wouldn't jump to that conclusion just yet, since it sounds like the only treatment that has been tried is an antibiotic. I'm wondering if there's a reason she wasn't given any kind of pain medication or anti-inflammatory, given that she obviously seems painful? If she isn't improving, I would definitely recommend taking her back to your veterinarian for a recheck, or getting a second opinion from another vet in your area. It sounds like x-rays would be a logical next step to get a better look at her spine, and she might also benefit from a steroid and/or other type of pain medication such as buprenorphine or gabapentin, even if no definitive diagnosis can be made. You can discuss these options with your veterinarian when you take her back in to be seen.

Good morning. I'm so sorry to hear about Mimi. If you have seen a veterinarian recently then I would reach out to them for some pain management. Hopefully they will prescribe something for you over the phone since they are aware of her condition. There are not really any safe over the counter pain medications for cats. Also, you may want to discuss with your veterinarian their process for euthanasia. It's not always pleasant to talk about, but having a plan and knowing what to expect is usually very helpful when the time comes. I'm so sorry Mimi is sick, and I wish you both the best.

I am so sorry Mazzy isn't feeling well. There is nothing over the counter that you can give her- she is too small and nothing is safe for cats. There is also limited medications in veterinary medicine for cats. I would recommend keeping her confined with her litter box and food in a small crate or bathroom, so she doesn't re-injure herself. She does need to see a vet to rule out a fracture or dislocation. They will be able to prescribe something safe for pain for her. Good luck and kisses to Mazzy!