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Originally Posted by kluchetta  Well, just a little update, not a very good one, though. Tigger's not been doing too well the past couple of days. I think she's very nauseated and she hasn't eaten or drank all day. So I gave her 200 units of sub-qs and some pepto bismol (per the vet) so we will see how she does. i'm not real hopeful...she is staggering with her back feet some and I just found her sleeping in her litter box.  |
I am very surprised your vet approved the use of pepto bismol, it is my understanding that should never be used for cats:
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| Use only if your formulation does NOT contain salicylates. Pepto-Bismol® should not be used in cats since it contains salicylates, the active ingredient in aspirin. Cats are very sensitive to aspirin so it should be avoided. |
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http://www.petplace.com/drug-library...ate/page1.aspx
that is only one source, but my search turned up many sites that say the same thing.
The weakness in Tigger's legs could be from lack of potassium, or it could be stroke.
I am very sorry to read of Tigger's decline. Please keep us posted.
