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has anyone used cyproheptadine?

post #1 of 4
12/9/10 at 4:41pm
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Hi,

Has anyone had success with this to get their cat to eat more? My vet suggested this for my 15-yr. old cat that is both CRF and hyperthyroid.

Thanks,
Keith
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post #2 of 4
12/9/10 at 5:03pm
Yes, my cat Mr Grey who has allergy/immune issues is currently taking this to help improve his appetite. It seems to be helpful, he's up to 8 pounds now (he was 9 before he got sick, and down to 7-something before the med.)
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post #3 of 4
12/9/10 at 5:15pm
The transdermal form has worked very well for us in several different situations.
I would not recommend the tablet form as even a very small amount can cause dry mouth.
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post #4 of 4
12/11/10 at 4:08pm
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Hi,

I appreciate the replies. Actually, I'm going to be getting the cyproheptadine compounded into a liquid form that will be administered by syringe. That's how I do the methimazole as well. Hopefully it'll get her to eat a bit more. Her weight is hanging between 7-8 pounds but recently closer to 7. Most of her life she was a 9-lb. cat.

Thanks again,
three4rd
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