Thread: SSRi's for cats
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Old May 30th, 2010, 07:19 PM
eljay eljay is offline
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Hi,


I found one or two blurbs on the web about paxil, one place even provided a cat dose. Paxil doses are comparable to celexa for the purposes of substitution. I'm thinking about starting her on a tiny dose, at least half of the recommendation provided. Of course, I will probably see a Vet first. Just looking for some similar experiences.

Thanks!
Hi. Thanks for the replies.

Actually, as I've bolded above, I said I might try half (or less) of a CAT dose (0.25mg/lb), not half of my dose! Yikes.

I was a Vet Assistant for 18 years and am now an RN, so I am aware of medication implications in both humans and animals, and the chemical differences between the two.

I was just looking for some feedback from others who might have their cats on this class of medication and what their experiences have been. SSRI's are commonly prescribed to cats with stress and anxiety disorders.

I have tried feliway, with not much success.

Thanks again.
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