This
is a tricky subject because people should not be tempted into
diagnosing cat health problems on their own and then purchasing over
the counter pet drugs to treat the illness. However, some drugs not
labeled for use by cats can be used to treat specific cat health
conditions, which obviously simplifies life. And knowledge used wisely
results in better cat caretaking.
WARNING: Please check with your veterinarian before administering drugs
to your cat. All drugs are a form of poison and for example pain
killers designed to be used by people can kill cats even in
relatively small
doses. Flea
treatments can kill cats too. Extreme care is required when
administering drugs to kittens and cats. Below is a
chart that shows drugs suitable for cats that can be bought
over-the-counter with your vet's agreement. The drugs referred to are
mainly
available in North America but some are universal. Substitutes will be
available in other countries under a different name but please check.
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