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Well, there's another option for the Buprenorphine.........having it compounded into a transdermal gel....which you would apply to just inside one of his ears (and, if I remember, alternating ears).
For the NSAID, even though he's fine with pills, I still wouldn't choose the one I mentioned ("Onsior")....because, being a tablet, it's a fixed dose rather than a dose that you can adjust as needed. NSAIDS are really problematic with cats, and dosing must be done with great care. Because meloxicam is liquid, it's possible to adjust to the precise dose - if he can be given 1-2 teaspoonfuls of a wet food without difficulty, it could easily be mixed in. I don't know if meloxicam 'works' transdermaly, nor if Onsior does either.
I'll just give you a caution about Tramadol - it makes some cats quite qwaaazy !
One further point.....whether or not you initially start with tablets or liquids, remember that there might come a time when pilling would not be easy or even possible. To keep all options open, it would be helpful to know from the outset which, of all the potential drugs, are available as transdermal preparations.
I'm really touched by the walk and meeting your mom
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Well, there's another option for the Buprenorphine.........having it compounded into a transdermal gel....which you would apply to just inside one of his ears (and, if I remember, alternating ears).
For the NSAID, even though he's fine with pills, I still wouldn't choose the one I mentioned ("Onsior")....because, being a tablet, it's a fixed dose rather than a dose that you can adjust as needed. NSAIDS are really problematic with cats, and dosing must be done with great care. Because meloxicam is liquid, it's possible to adjust to the precise dose - if he can be given 1-2 teaspoonfuls of a wet food without difficulty, it could easily be mixed in. I don't know if meloxicam 'works' transdermaly, nor if Onsior does either.
I'll just give you a caution about Tramadol - it makes some cats quite qwaaazy !
Tramadol (Cat)
In cats and people, this medication is split in the body into two active metabolites: a narcotic pain reliever and an anxiety relief medication. It should have good pain-relieving properties but can create sedation or mental alteration. It may be difficult to reduce the dose with accuracy as feline doses are typically quarter tablets and it is hard to cut pills smaller than this. Furthermore, tramadol is famous for tasting terrible, which creates additional difficulty in giving it to cats.
Tramadol - veterinarypartner.com [my emphasis]
...of course, you could give it a trial run and see how he manages it.One further point.....whether or not you initially start with tablets or liquids, remember that there might come a time when pilling would not be easy or even possible. To keep all options open, it would be helpful to know from the outset which, of all the potential drugs, are available as transdermal preparations.
I'm really touched by the walk and meeting your mom
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