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What dosage of echinacea can be given to a 8-10 lb. cat

 

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What dosage of echinacea can be given to a 8-10 lb. cat?

 

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Type of Animal: domestic
Gender: female
Age: 12 or 13

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My cat has had problems for about a year with recurring fever and lethargy. She has an undiagnosed problem that began as a "neurological problem" (a quote from the first vet who checked her), whereby she would wobble and then fall over when she tried to walk. Her eyes were a strange burgundy color behind the natural color of her eyes., and she had relapsed every two or three months. She probably has a viral infection was suggested recently. She has been given Amoxicillin (100 mg. twice daily) with prednisone (5 mg. once daily) and, most recently, Baytril (1/2 22.7 mg. tablet twice daily for 5 days). I read that echinacea can help a cat's immune system, but I didn't want to just medicate her myself. Thanks.

Submitted: 1221 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Cat Veterinary
Value: $9
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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 1221 days and 4 hours ago.

Thank you for your post!

 

What type of preparation do you have? Liquid? dried herb?

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Customer replied 1221 days and 4 hours ago.

I haven't purchased it yet because I wanted advice as to what is best.

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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 1221 days and 4 hours ago.

Your options would be:

 

Dried herb - 50mg every 8-12 hours

 

Tincture (usually in 40%-70% ethanol): 0.5ml every 8-12 hours.


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The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian

Customer replied 1221 days and 4 hours ago.

 

You don't think it will do her harm, do you?

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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 1221 days and 4 hours ago.

No - this should not cause harm and is a common herbal supplement that can be used for cats.

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Please click "ACCEPT" if the information I have provided has been of help so I receive credit for my work. Bonuses are always welcome and appreciated. Thank you.

The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.

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Category: Cat Veterinary
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Answered: 1/6/2010

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Customer replied 1221 days and 3 hours ago.

Thank you so much for your help today! I appreciate your thoroughness in your answer.

 

Jan Jones (AkaCustomer

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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 1221 days and 2 hours ago.

You are very welcome!

 
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