I am looking for an anti-inflammatory that can be given to a senior cat with chronic kidney failure (one year under treatment) and hyper-cardiomyopathy (3 years under treatment). The cat can no longer step on its left hind leg. As far as I know, anti-inflammatory drugs are contraindicated for kidney failure.
I am grateful to you.
There is no simple answer as there are no absolutely safe anti-inflammatory drugs in such problems. The best anti-inflammatory drug to use depends on the health problems. It also depends on any other drugs concomitantly take. Tylenol (generic acetaminophen) is often the best choice for people with high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney problems. However, high doses of Tylenol can damage the liver, so take the lowest dose you can to get enough pain relief. If Tylenol or generic acetaminophen does not work, then you switch for a stronger anti-inflammatory drug, such as Ultram (generic tramadol) for a short time.
Hi Ion, I am sorry to be so late with my comment.
One great anti inflammatory agent is SANGROVIT.
Do not know much about chronic kidney failure, but this is often the reason in older animals and person to have eg Ca deficiency - Vit D cant be activated.
Solution for this is calcitriol.
BR, Zoltan
Tylenol must NEVER be given to cats. It is toxic to them and will poison them.
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