I took Tiki to the Vet (now my ex-Vet) a month or so ago for a bladder infection. While I was there I asked the Vet about her sneezing and runny eyes. She told me that she had allergies and told me to change the litter (which I did). She also gave me meds (I can't remember the name of them at this moment, but I do know that it is the same thing as Tavist that humans take) and told me to give them to her for 10 days. The worked great...no sneezing and no watery eyes. Now that she is off the meds, she has been sneezing a lot and her eyes water constantly. I'm just wondering if she wasn't misdiagnosed. Could she have a URI instead? I don't know the signs of a URI, but I'm assuming that sneezing and watery eyes could be signs of it. If it really is just allergies, what do I do now? At this moment, I haven't found a new Vet for them. In my town, we only have 2 Vet and I've taken them to both...and I wasn't impressed with either one of them. Should I buy some Tavist from my Pharmacy and give to her? I am 100% positive that it is the same medication (I work in a Pharmacy and I did some research on the drug). What are the signs of a URI? I really don't like to give my cats med's unless they absolutely need it, but I'm willing to do anything to make them well. I also was wondering about the allergy med called Benadryl? Is it safe for cats? I know that it is safe for dogs and I won't give my cats med's with out a Vet telling me to do it...I was just wondering if that was another allergy med that is ok for cats. The other med was very bitter and she fought me like crazy when it was time for the meds...I thought that this one might not be as bitter. Any suggestions on this would be great! Sorry for the rambling...I hope it all makes sense!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!