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Cats and Xanax?

post #1 of 15
4/30/11 at 3:13am
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Hey everyone.. Just wondering if Xanax is safe to give to cats? Everything I've read says yes but I would like a few more opinions.
It's for Cali and Twig for their aggression towards Serenity. Twig is 12 and Cali is 5. They both weigh 13 pounds. Sorry so brief but I'm running late for work. Thanks for your input!
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post #2 of 15
4/30/11 at 4:58am
Never, ever give a cat meds that aren't prescribed by a reliable vet.
I don't know that Xanax is available in a feline-friendly form, and you simply can't give a cat a med intended for a human.
Please talk to your vet about it before you do anything.
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post #3 of 15
4/30/11 at 6:37am
You really should call and ask your vet.
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post #4 of 15
4/30/11 at 7:50am
Judging that you have been on the board with so many posts, are you asking more of is it safe(if my vet gave it) as opposed to the I have some of my own rx on hand and want to give it. I personally have no experience medicating a cat with any drug like this but am thinking of it for 1 of my cats.

I would just get bloodwork and check it every so often for changes. Have heard of cats doing really good on some meds to point it really changed the lives of the family.
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post #5 of 15
4/30/11 at 8:54am
If your vet prescribed it, it should be fine as long as you follow the instructions. If you are thinking about medicating them yourself...don't. Talk to your vet and see what options are out there. My one girl, Monster, needs valium every other day. It's to control seizures but it also mellows her out for her nightly Pheno pill...that may be an option for you.
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post #6 of 15
4/30/11 at 11:35am
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Thanks for all your replies.. Yes the vet did prescribe it, I wouldn't ever think of trying to medicate my cats myself, I am to much of a worrywart and can't even medicate them without looking up all the information I can online about the medicine.. (and asking you all of course ) Well, here goes... Day 1.. Hopefully this will go well...I'm still very nervous...
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post #7 of 15
4/30/11 at 11:45am
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Originally Posted by calico2222 View Post
If your vet prescribed it, it should be fine as long as you follow the instructions. If you are thinking about medicating them yourself...don't. Talk to your vet and see what options are out there. My one girl, Monster, needs valium every other day. It's to control seizures but it also mellows her out for her nightly Pheno pill...that may be an option for you.

Hi Calico2222 -
was wondering why you give monster pheno and how she/he does on it? My vet has mentioned pheno or amitriptyline for my Tucker's hyperesthesia. Like jugen - I'm trying to get as much info and opinions on both before I do anything. The idea of medicating him with either really scares me but he's getting worse and I don't think I have much of a choice anymore.
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post #8 of 15
4/30/11 at 3:03pm
I am trying to decide the same thing myself. My vet told me the one concern with giving my aggressive cat Xanax is he may not inhibit his bite.

I am going to hold off a few more days as my situation has only been going a week and I am hoping it will go back to normal but if it doesn't I will do it. The other thing he suggested was a calming liquid. Their is something homeopathic that can be give in a liquid form in their water or directly in a syringe. Good luck I know it is exhausting living with aggressive kitties who you know can be so sweet.
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post #9 of 15
5/1/11 at 8:24am
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Well, day one went by without really any issues. They did have issues with their feet being a little wobbly but really other then that, they were fine. Slept mostly and ate ALOT...Didn't know that would be a side effect, that's ok though I'll just monitor their eating and weight.
Today Cali is a bit over stimulated for some reason. She's running after Neffie who she NEVER chases and trying to get her to play..and she came in here and nipped me just a second ago.. No big deal, right after she did it, she flipped on her side and wanted to be petted. So I have a few things to monitor, and when the meds are in their systems(about two weeks they said), we'll try reintroducing Serenity, very slowly.......
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post #10 of 15
5/1/11 at 8:56pm
Hi jargon just wondering how Xanax and kitties bare going. I am thinking this may be my next step so would love some input. Thanks Erin
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post #11 of 15
5/2/11 at 12:08pm
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Originally Posted by DarciFinn View Post
Hi jargon just wondering how Xanax and kitties bare going. I am thinking this may be my next step so would love some input. Thanks Erin
Well Yesterday I only gave them one Xanax and they acted like they were completely wasted... I know it takes time to get corrected into their systems but I am a touch concerned about this behavior and will be monitoring it. they are not allowed on the hardwoods until they are a little more "stable" so to speak, I don't want them to get hurt trying to jump off the bed onto the hardwood floor, the other rooms are fine for them because they are carpeted and the beds are lower..They sleep alot and when they are awake, they eat like there's no tomorrow..So I have a few issues to monitor, but over all they seem less aggressive, so that's a bonus, I will be taking them back to the vets for a check up in the next week, so that I know everything is going the way it should be..And I will be talking to him about all the things I've seen so far. So I'll keep you updated as I go..
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post #12 of 15
5/2/11 at 1:46pm
Could you try giving your cats half the dosage till they get used to the drug being in their system? Maybe that will be sufficient enough till their bodies start building up a tolerance....

I'm thinking of maybe starting Geronimo on something similar so he quits harassing poor Cassidy all the time, so I'm interested in how the Xanax works for your cats.
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post #13 of 15
5/2/11 at 8:00pm
Thanks Jugen for responding both in my post and yours please keep me updated. Finny has only been aggressive about ten days and seems to be calming down a little. In time it may get better but as I have to go out of town in 2 1/2 weeks for work and want the aggression to start before I have to lock my girl in the room for five days.
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post #14 of 15
5/2/11 at 8:07pm
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Ok here's todays(day 2) results. Cali and Twig ended up getting two pills because they decided fighting each other was something new and fun
Twig saw Serenity, couldn't get to her and took it out on Cali..Not good, but no blood, got them apart in time. Still a vets visit is in order this week...
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post #15 of 15
5/4/11 at 8:40am
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Yesterday passed with no issues. But Twig has the runs now so yet another med for that poor boy.. I've decided that 1 and a half pills are MORE then enough for them. I will be taking them to the vets next week since the couldn't do it this week for a check up. Then in 2-3 weeks if this doesn't work I'll be weaning them off it and looking for another solution..
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