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From my experience nothing will happen in the forthcoming weeks except that she will make a slow gradual recovery but whether you will regain her old personality is another question. She is young so will have the kidney capacity to cope with the drug - get a check if you are concerned. Keep the...

I am not sure whether Covenia is totally responsible for her condition - lethargy, inappetance, constipation yes but the sneezing is new to me - it is an allergic response however. As you know Covenia stays in the body for up to 60 days and its side effects evidence themselves soon after...

I am so sorry to hear of your problems and hope that your cat will make a sound recovery. If you read back you will note that in the UK I have contacted the veterinary professional association(RCVS) and the manufacturers of the drug. The only way to get things changed is to work together and...

My Barney died 5 weeks ago so, in many ways, I know exactly how you are feeling - empty, bereft and lost internally but at the same time angry that such a terrible series of events could have been imposed upon your innocent , reliant and loving pet. All of our stories are different but have a...

Its now 72 days since Barney had his shot. He remains lethargic, sad, hardly meowing but eating slightly better and drinking madly. I contacted Zoetris the manufacturers of Covenia in the UK and they say it only affects the cat for 40 days and when used with other drugs (in Barney's case...

Today Barney showed signs of vision problems and the vet says its old age and brain problems. Does anyone know if this could be the result of the seizure or have any advice for helping him (none from the vet)? Thank you Jackie

Thank you - you may have had little time but the information provided is marvellous and I will be acting as soon as veterinary practices open (its 7.35 now) Yesterday Zoetis spoke with the vet but, as I expected, they decided the fault was not their drug adding its only in the body for 40 days...

You are so kind and caring - a true cat person. The files have been sent to London and it was this vet who pointed out some of the issues I mentioned unfortunately he has been ill this weekend and unable to help me. Barney has always had a moist diet combining fresh foods usually raw minced...

I have been unhappy with the original vets attitude; For sedation 1ml dorbene and 1ml dolorex the same next day plus propoflo plus with metacam and covenia. I was sent home with noroclav  but never used it and cystaid. As to tests blood showed kidneys OK except for slight rise in creatinine. No...

In March Barney went to the vet because he was urinating frequently. He was given metacam, covenia and two anaesthetics while there, not kidneys but possible urine infection and now heart murmur. Now 6 weeks later he is insecure, lost weight, has a poor appetite,wails as if in pain, had a...

I have almost the same problem. Its a month since my cat was given Covenia and he is lethargic, uninterested and eats a little - not at all the cheerful boy I've had for 16 years. Despite the advice you have been given I am of the opinion that the covenia is the problem. What I would like to...