Very true Bumpurr. I was prescribed Prednisone as a part of my chemo protocol. Mama was unaware that heart kitties shouldn't take steroids because of the fluid retention side effect. I went into congestive heart failure twice because of it.
Be very very careful friends. Check out everything before giving it to your kitty (both meds & supplements).
Metronidazole can be given to an HCM cat, its for the GI tract, if there
is an infection/inflamation, similar to if they are throwing up or diarea.
But each cats condition/grade is different, and you should always consult
with your vet for any treatment/meds, as what work for or is safe for one
cat, may not be for another.
Dear Sally Maria,
Thanks to you! Meowma read your post and it probably saved my life! My vet is wonderful but forgot about cardiomyopathy and steroids, and suggested steroid therapy for my decreased appetite. Instead I'm taking Cyprohepatadine and it's already working.
Willy
wow, this is not something I knew either. I just took Frasier to the vets for allergies and he was given steroids. I am going to have to call the vet back and see if there is anything else that Frasiercan take.
I was given a long lasting steroid injection (depo medrol) one week before I had my ultrasound scan and xrays, as at that time they thought my coughing was due to some sort of bronchitis! Mum is now wondering how much of an adverse effect that has had on me, being as I have fluid in my lungs.
