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Flagyl/Metronidazole for kittens? Has anyone had experience giving this to kittens? My vet prescribed this for our kittens at .5 ml two times a day. The label says Metronidazole 250 mg. That seems awfully high to me.... any opinions?

Deb C replied: "generally it comes as a suspension of 250mg per 5mL. If you do the math .5 is 1/2 of an mL. so divide 250 by 5=50mg I'm guessing your kitten is somewhere in the 3lb range give or take a bit."

presouzKitty replied: "do what the vet says it could have been a typo or it could be the total amount in the bottle you bought.. GOOD LUCK"

Have you used Metronidazole safetly in young kittens? My six week old kittens have been prescribed Metronidazole (Flagyl) for diarrhea that is likely caused by giardia (it's a long story). However another vet recently told me that Metronidazole is not safe for young kittens and searches on the web tells me the same. Nothing has worked for their diarrhea so far so I'd like to try this drug but I don't want to cause them harm. I'm going to talk to the vet that prescribed the meds again before I start giving it to the kittens but I would like to know if anyone has given Metronidazole to young kittens and what the result was? Good or bad? Thanks for the help

J C replied: "I was always told that it wasn't safe to use in kittens less that 8 weeks old. Many things aren't safe until that 8 week mark, so I'd double check before giving it to them."

Flagyl (Metronidazole) safe for kitten???? My kitten was recently prescribed flagyl and On this website: I read that Metronidazole (flagyl) should not be used in young puppies and kittens!!!! I have a 6 month old maine coon that was prescribed 1 ml 2x a day for EGC because he has a lesion inside his mouth causing him trouble. I can't understand why this would be prescribed if it isn't safe! I am nervous about giving it to him and have no idea what to do... I gave him a dose this morning and he's been sleeping all day and is lethargic which is unusual for him. I called the vet but she isn't available until Monday and it's Saturday. The assistant said she's a "good vet" and wouldn't give it to him if it wasn't ok, but I just don't know if I should give it to him if it isn't safe for KITTENS!? Any help is appreciated. I love this kitty so much. What would you do? Thank you so much for your replies. I wasn't able to open the link JC... but your answer (and the others) were helpful. God bless you for the kitty rescue you do!

Cedrick replied: "I would not know why your vet prescribed this. You might want to call them and nicely ask them why and explain your concerns. Vets just like doctors can be really good and know things we can't google or others just don't have time to waiste and will prescribe anything. If your vet doesn't have time to explain, go get a second opinion as soon as you can."

Velvet P replied: "According to your source, lethargy is a rare side effect, and the site states that side effects are usually present after 7-12 days of treatment, so you probably wouldn't see them after just a single day. Also, I don't think a 6 month old cat would be considered to be a "young kitten" so you're probably ok. If you're still concerned, discontinue the med over the weekend and consult with your vet on Monday. You could ask the vet about alternative treatments as well. If the vet acts insulted or treats you badly for asking questions, find another vet."

J C replied: "I've given Flagyl to many a young kitten - it's about the only drug that treats giardia, which many strays have. This is the first I've heard this. I know it's not safe for pregnant cats. Read this link for another view: ,"

My 5 month kitten was given Metronidazole for treating diarrhea. Is this the reason she is "scooting" now! NO worms were found prior to the Rx. She comes out of the litter box and runs to the living room carpet & "scoots." I thought only dogs did that. Any suggestions. BE NICE!

Sabrina replied: "Her hiney is itchy. Honestly--that is the only way to scratch for her. She will stop that when he tummy gets better and she stops having so much diarrhea."

Barbara D replied: "Worms aren't always visible.She's probably passing microscopic worms.Make sure her litter box is completely cleaned out."

How much Metronidazole (flagyl) to give my kitten? Hi. Adopted my kittens yesterday they are 13-15 months old from a neighbor who found them at her work place and brought them home but couldn't keep them. Her son in law took them to a vet and brought a stool sample and it turns out they have giridia (sp?). The vet gave him Metronidazole pills to give the kittens. Well, the lady said her dog got the rx bottle and destroyed it- oddly enough he didn't eat the pills or anything- just took the cap off and dragged the pills all around the house! He's a puppy. Well, the lady doesn't know which vet her son in law took them too- left him a VM. My vets office is closed untill Monday. I just wanted to see if anyone knew how much I should give them. They are 3.08lbs (weighed them on my babyscale). But I wasn't sure if I should give them a whole pill or half a pill. The pills have the word PRIVA on them and 333 under the writing. They are small white round pills. Obvioulsy I am NOT going to give them anything until I speak to my vet. But again, was just curious. I know the medicine dose is based on their weight. Thanks for any help! I mean 13-15 WEEKS old. Sorry.

susan n replied: "Those are big human or dog-sized pills you have. I think they are 250 mg each. I wouldn't even give them half - the cat dose of Flagyl (Metronidazole) is 10mg/lb body weight twice daily. What a big pain in the neck. You are going to have to crush them and make each pill be, what, 16 doses? There are easier ways to give a small animal Flagyl. I wonder what the vet was thinking. I suggest that you call your vet's office and leave a message. Hopefully, s/he will get back to you before Monday."

Baby kitten may have overdose on Flagyl [Metronidazole] . Help!? The vet suggested that my 3 week old kitten should consume 1 mL of Flagyl. And 2 days ago, my cat was given accidentally 5 mL of Flagyl. We stopped giving her Flagyl for now. Is it dangerous is a 3 week old kitten took such a dose of Flagyl? BTW vets were closed 4 today

Bob N replied: "Gee, I guess you could call the vet who prescribed the medication - might that not be a good idea? I doubt they would charge for a telephone call about a medication that they prescribed. Seriously - why haven't you just called the vet?"

Natalie Taylor, RVT replied: "I can't believe the kitten actually took that much. That's a lot of medicine for a cat no matter what medication it is! The info below is from the link listed. You need to call your vet and let them know this happened. They're the ones who can help you. Overdose: Dogs and cats: Symptoms of overdose of metronidazole include the gastrointestinal signs (anorexia, vomiting) and neurologic signs including depression, ataxia, disorientation, head-tilt, tremors, bradycardia, rigidity, stiffness, and seizures. Neurologic signs may occur due to acute overdose although they are more commonly seen in animals that are on long-term moderate or high doses (oral doses greater than 66 mg/kg/day). Signs of chronic toxicity often begin 7-12 days following the start of treatment. After the drug is discontinued, it may be several days to two weeks before these neurologic signs begin to diminish. Take the kitty to the emergency vet!"

is metronidazole okay for my 4 mo old kitten? my vet prescribed it for his diarreah but after looking it up i think the risks of the drug might outweigh the benefits in this case. he had a dose at the vet yesterday. his poop was just solid. great. but he just threw up and is super out of it, walking with a stagger, seems confused.

Amber replied: "Most commonly known as Flagyl, this drug is used commonly used with wide success. As with any drug there are risks but the occurrences of toxic levels is low. I would recommend trying it, the vet is supervising the dosing, and just watch for the side effects of toxic levels is you are overly concerned: Not eating Vomiting Staggering or difficulty walking Involuntary and constant eye movements (nystagmus) Lethargy Seizures I have used and known many breeders who have used this commonly used drug with great success, and have not heard a of complications in my experience."

mostlybridled35 replied: "Metronidazole is contraindicated for use in young kittens. I don't know what kind of relationship you have with your vet, but I am sure he or she would be open to discussing your concerns. I would call and ask why they decided on that particular drug."

alicia_marie_2003 replied: "It IS a GOOD medicine. My cats have been on it before to help their diarrhea. It is a pain to pill a cat though so good luck. Most cats are to picky and wont eat it if they know it is in their food. The best way to pill them is to scruff them (grip the loose skin at the back of their necks) and take your other hand with the pill and gently pull down the bottom jaw and quickly force the pill into the back of the throat behind its tongue. It sounds mean but it is the only way to get it done and the quicker the better for you because cats get mad when they are pilled. If you dont already have one I would ask about a cat piller to give the pills with, this helps keep your fingers out of the way. The doctor gave the metronidazole in accordance to the cats weight as to not overdose it. Trust me it is a very helpful medicine and it works great. It is one of the most used medicines for dogs and cats at the clinic I worked for and we very rarely saw problems (usually it had problems in the patients that are allergic to a lot of medications already). Go ahead and use it. Good Luck"

friendtocats replied: "I would worry too. Call another vet for their opinion. Medication for cats is so touchy, you don't want to make a mistake. Good Luck."

sour4sure replied: "no"

how do i get a kitten to take liquid medicine? I'm having a really hard time getting my two kittens to take the their liquid medicine. All three cats are on metronidazole as one of my kittens has Giardia. they're 2 yrs, 6 months and 4 months. My two year old takes it no problem, but the other two are awful. I tilt their heads back, put the syringe in the side of their mouth and squirt it in a little at a time. They end up spitting saliva everywhere, and i'm sure half the medicine i just gave them. I tried sticking the syringe in further, same thing... they just lap and foam it out, all bubbly and such. I've tried putting it into wet food and they won't eat it. i have no idea what to do, or how to stop them from spitting. I'm worried they're not getting all of the medicine, and it's very frustrating. i can't give the little one pills so my vet gave me all liquid. Please, any suggestions that'll help me and them get the proper dose would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much!! I do give them treats afterwards, but they get so mad at me they won't even eat them for awhile.

Kim S replied: "I put my dogs on bread I could not think of any thing esle."

Steph replied: "I had the same problem with my four month old. It got to the point where I needed to just put some on the side of her mouth and wait for her to lick it off. It was time consuming, but got the job done... eventually. And she did start co-operating better over time. Try treating them right after they get the medicine; they will start to associate it with something good and might be more co-operative. If you are really concerned that they are not getting their medicine, I would suggest going back to the vet. He may be able to prescribe you something different, such as (eek) a suppository."

macleod709 replied: "here is a video on it "

Syntyche M replied: "Well im a cat expert but not a vet so, heres the best i know u should pick it up by the scruff (the extra skin in its neck) then lye it down on ur lap but still hold onto th scruff now this is mor complicated. u open the mouth and put the medicine in the bak of ther throats. if its not good enough hold it down GENTLY by the nek so u can open the mouth at the same time then put the medicine down ther throat. after that u shood probaly giv them water. if it STILL doesnt work ask the vet tohelp or give u tips hopefully this will help u"

John Deere Girl replied: "TRY PUTTING THE MEDICINE IN A CAN OF WET CAT FOOD."

kittyluv replied: "Get a small baby spoon and open the cat's mouth. Put a little a time so it can gulp the medicine. Have someone else hold the cat."

pra0314 replied: "Try putting it in their water or milk."

VelvetPastime replied: "Put it in something he likes to eat. Try baby food (meat flavor, no onion or onion powder in the ingredients. ) Plain yogurt."

How long until Metronidazole (Flagyl) shows improvement? My 9 month kitten was prescribed Metronidazole (Flagyl) 250 and an anti-diarrhea liquid (can't read label, two ingredients, the first starting with P and the other starting with B, must be shaken because a layer settles to bottom) 63 hours ago, and was dewormed. Dosage for each is twice a day. Though he is using the litterbox with much less frequency, and has produced some firm stool, about twice daily since starting treatment he will have a very gassy loose bowel movement. Other than being more tired than usual, he drinks and eats normally (which he was doing even before treatment). Should I be seeing quicker results with this combination of medicine, or is it normal for the effects to take several days? *Feed Wellness Dry Kitten formula and 3 tablespoons of Wellness canned Chicken Formula or Kitten Formula* *nothing was found in his stool sample brought to vet. Vet diagnosed my other kitten with Amoxicillan and an anti-vomiting meds the week before, and also dewormed him. His case was also undiagnosed, but he is better after treatment.* *never give milk, no more than 3.0% crude fiber in Wellness Dry. Wellness contains no meat by- products, corn, corn gluten, soy, wheat, artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors.*

ibetheboogins replied: "Are your cats getting milk at all? If so, stop giving them any of it immediately. They get to a certain age and can no longer digest the lactose, so they get explosive runs. It's nasty. The metronidazole is powerful stuff and should kick in fairly quickly. I would imagine after 24 hours that you would see some improvement. If you don't feel that things are vastly different by Monday, you should maybe call the vets office and ask about the meds. How much fiber is in the dry cat food? You might want to see what the vet can recommend that is maybe a bit higher in fiber, if it means better regularity for the cat. HTH"

I heard animal treated for Giardia with metronidazole. can still be infected with giardia is that true.? I read an article that said that metronidazole is only 60-70% effective in dogs and is probably not 100% effective in cats. It said even though the diarea is gone they can still carry alot of the giardia and can still infect the other cats. It also said that the parasite can live up to several weeks and Months and to disinfect everything using chlorox. It also said that the cyst can stay attach to the fur and that you should use a quaternary ammonium compound shampoo on the animal to kill the remaing cyst in the fur. My kitten has giardia and she is being treated with Metronidazole and Albon Liquid she even has her own litter box to seperate her from the other cats. But what I want to know is can she still be contagious to the other cats and dog after she has finished her treatment.

buggsnme2 replied: "I had a puppy I fostered that had giardia, and after the treatment, when they retested him, the giardia was gone. If you are really concerned, and it seems that you are, after the kitten finishes the treatment, get another fecal test done, and that way they can tell you for sure."

deena001 replied: "It is possible that she will remain infected after the treatment but your vet will retest for it. It is usually not so difficult to get rid of. If she is still positive they will just keep treating or try something strongger.Just make sure you are cleaning out her litter box daily to prevent re-infestation."

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