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[WitchyWoman]

I asked the doctor about me giving Emma Mae water and it filling her up so she isn't hungry. Dr. Said that cannot happen. Cats systems are set up that way for that to happen. Also added her about Pepcid, she said it works on dogs but wouldn't recommend it for a cat.

Re: water intake for cats http://www.animalendocrine.info/2011/10/daily-water-requirements-and-needs-for.html

As far as the Pepcid, did your vet say why she wouldn't recommend it for a cat because there a lot of vets who recommend its use. http://www.petmd.com/pet-medication/pepcid is just once source citing its effectiveness in cats.

Pepcid helped my cat with inflammatory bowel disease when he was very ill. I gave it to him every day along with the prednisolone until his pain went away and his appetite was stable. He's been stable for a couple years now. Thank goodness.

Here is an excellent resource re: IBD. Cornell is one of the premiere vet schools in the country. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/Health_Information/brochure_ibd.cfm

 

[Carykd7kau]

FYI. Vets are NOT always right.

 

[Rafiki]

Rafiki was also prescribed Pepcid twice. Once during a particularly bad bout of liver issues and the second time when she had pancreatitis.

 

[Patti]

Yes, I have to admit, I'm a bit stumped at your vet's responses to both Pepcid and water intake. All species that I'm aware of (including humans) can have adverse reactions to over hydration, the most common being hyponatremia (low sodium) which can cause a bevy of symptoms.

As for Pepcid, by my recollection, this has be used for years in cats.