Only use products approved for this cat
Human medicines, another animal’s prescription and even some common topical products can be dangerous to cats.
- Confirm exact product and concentration
- Use the prescribed dose, route and timing
- Never double a missed dose without advice
- Store medication securely
Create one current medication list
Include prescriptions, preventives, supplements and flavored products.
- Record prescriber and pharmacy
- Record start, stop and review dates
- List the reason for each product
- Bring the list to every appointment
Administration should be planned
Ask for a demonstration and discuss alternatives if dosing creates fear, injury or repeated failure.
- Do not crush or split unless approved
- Confirm food interactions
- Use safe handling techniques
- Tell the clinic when doses are missed
Know what to monitor
Ask what improvement, adverse effects and warning signs may look like.
- Record changes and timing
- Contact the veterinary team about possible reactions
- Seek urgent help after suspected poisoning
- Do not induce vomiting unless instructed
