re: sick kitty and beware of "Revolution" medicine in pets

MCromwell · February 2012

Brett and I have a long weekend ahead of us with around the clock syringe feedings of our kitten... He was treated for ear mites with an anti-parasitic called Revolution (Selamectin) 10 days ago- and he's one of the <1% who had a really bad, adverse reaction. It literally poisoned him. Luckily all his labs look perfect, just have to wait for the toxic med to be metabolized and get out of his body. Most of the consumer groups and Pfizer said most make a turn around on day 14 or so. PLEASE use caution with this medicine in your cats or dogs and be vigilant after application and report any issues to the drug company. Our little man will hardly move and has lost 20% of his body weight from anorexia. Send us some positive vibes, but hopefully we're just a couple of days away from turning the corner on this.

MrsSwanie · February 2012

I hope your kitty feels better soon. Thanks for the warning!

MrsKelleyT · February 2012

Oh no! Poor little baby! Get well soon little guy!

WineCat · February 2012

I'm so sorry. Lots of healthy kitty juju...

esq · February 2012

Kitty juju for your guy! Have your vet pull a renal profile, to make sure there isn't any lingering kidney damage.

MCromwell · February 2012

esq:
Kitty juju for your guy! Have your vet pull a renal profile, to make sure there isn't any lingering kidney damage.

On Tuesday we got blood for EVERYTHING- including rare diseases like toxo. I think he called it a "total feline health" panel. Liver and kidney function (my two biggest worries) were in the perfect range. CBC also was normal- no signs of infection or inflammation. When all of this is over, I'm definitely going to re-check kidney and liver.

MCromwell · February 2012

I have no idea what the mechanism of action is of the drug- but the side affects seem to be in his brain and neurological. They look anti-cholinergic: "no see, no pee, no spit, no ***." Very sedated and awkward in his movements.