Probiotic ,cosaquin and deworming med questions

mewlittle

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My 16 yr old cat blanket started cosaquin today and marty started a new kind of probiotic a few days ago because the other wasnt working hope the new one works anyway would the lequid dewormer stop the probiotic and cosaquin from working? Or interact i dont want to hurt my cats and i asked a vet this once they didnt know :/
 

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@Mewlittle, did the dewormer come from your vet's? are your blanket and marty taking the cosequin and probiotic for medical reasons? i'm asking because my snick takes cosequin for her arthritis, and a probiotic might be something given if a cat has been experiencing gastro upset (vomiting, or diarrhea). i'd suggest being careful, since your blanket is an older cat and if both cats have some medical issues. senior cats are many times a little more delicate than younger cats. if it were me, i'd only use a dewormer bought directly from my vet's, and i'd discuss using it (to make sure it's safe to use it, based on any existing medical issues and the medicines/supplements they're taking) with my vet first.

many/most over the counter dewormers aren't safe and aren't as effective as the dewormers from the vet's.

you could try calling your vet to ask him/her.
 
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Blanket takes the cosaquin and Marty takes the probiotics I was just wondering if i have to deworm them again if it be okay with there meds
 
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