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Is Flomax poisonous to cats?

Is Flomax poisonous to cats?

Tamsulosin may cause low blood pressure which may make your pet appear to be drowsy or even wobbly, especially when they are exercised. In people, tamsulosin may cause vomiting but this has not been reported in pets. If your pet shows any unusual symptoms whilst taking this medication, please contact your vet.

Can you open capsule of Flomax?

Tamsulosin is usually taken once a day, approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

What happens if you open tamsulosin capsule?

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. A broken or leaking dutasteride and tamsulosin capsule can irritate your lips, mouth, or throat.

Can tamsulosin capsules be opened and sprinkled?

FLOMAX capsules should not be crushed, chewed or opened. For those patients who fail to respond to the 0.4 mg dose after 2 to 4 weeks of dosing, the dose of FLOMAX capsules can be increased to 0.8 mg once daily.

Why is Flomax taken at night?

Dosage for Flomax Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.

Can a 9 month old kitten eat Flomax?

My cat ingested a .4mg capsule of Flomax (tamsulosin). Is this something I should be concerned about? … read more 9 month old neutered male kitten ate a tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsule with in last 45 minutes. Is very active, eating and drinking! … read more Healthcare/behavior special… Second opinion] Our cat 12 lbs ate part of a [0.4 mg] Flomax pill.

What kind of pill did my cat eat?

Our cat 12 lbs ate part of a [0.4 mg] Flomax pill. She appears to have eaten only about half the contents as we found the pill on our bathroom … read more My one year old cat ate the better part of a capsule of flomax aka tamsulosin 0.4Mg manufactured by Zydus. It’s a med to treat urinary difficulty.

How long does Flomax take to wear off for cats?

Make sure the cat drinks. If the gums look very pale or white or the cat seems to act distressed, have your vet look the cat over. The medication should wear off within 24 hours at most. Ask Your Own Cat Veterinary Question Customerreply replied 9 years ago Thank you for your help. Cat Veterinarian: Dr. Scott, Veterinarian replied 9 years ago

How do you put a pill in a cat’s mouth?

Once you have control of your cat’s head, using your dominant hand, take the pill popper with the pill already placed in it, and use it to open your cat’s mouth by pushing it into the side of your cat’s mouth just behind the canines where there is an area with no teeth (as demonstrated in the picture above).

My cat ingested a .4mg capsule of Flomax (tamsulosin). Is this something I should be concerned about? … read more 9 month old neutered male kitten ate a tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsule with in last 45 minutes. Is very active, eating and drinking! … read more Healthcare/behavior special… Second opinion] Our cat 12 lbs ate part of a [0.4 mg] Flomax pill.

Our cat 12 lbs ate part of a [0.4 mg] Flomax pill. She appears to have eaten only about half the contents as we found the pill on our bathroom … read more My one year old cat ate the better part of a capsule of flomax aka tamsulosin 0.4Mg manufactured by Zydus. It’s a med to treat urinary difficulty.

Make sure the cat drinks. If the gums look very pale or white or the cat seems to act distressed, have your vet look the cat over. The medication should wear off within 24 hours at most. Ask Your Own Cat Veterinary Question Customerreply replied 9 years ago Thank you for your help. Cat Veterinarian: Dr. Scott, Veterinarian replied 9 years ago

How do you give oral medications to a cat?

Giving Oral Medications to Your Cat. Insert the pill at the end of the pilling device over the base of the tongue. Push the plunger on the pilling device with your thumb or index finger to deposit the pill far back in the cat’s mouth. Liquid medications are given in a pouch between the teeth and cheek.