Onsior for cats is a medication that fundamentally develops an anti-inflammatory action, which is why it is usually prescribed for cats with musculoskeletal discomfort. Like all drugs, it has many benefits, but also side effects and contraindications that must be known and evaluated before use. This is the job of the vet, that's why we should only give our cat Onsior if this professional tells us to do so. We will never medicate on our own.
If the vet has prescribed this drug for your cat, in this article on our site, we explain everything you need to know about Onsior for cats, as well as its dosage, uses and side effects.
What is Onsior for cats?
Onsior for cats contains robenacoxib as an active ingredient. Robenacoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID of the coxib class. It is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme known as COX-2 or cyclooxygenase 2. The effects of Onsior are:
- Anti-inflammatories.
- Analgesics.
- Antipyretics.
Its effects begin to manifest relatively quickly, approximately within half an hourafter administration.
What is the Onsior for cats for?
Your veterinarian may prescribe Onsior for cats in the following cases:
- Acute or chronic pain.
- Inflammation at the musculoskeletal level.
- Chronic osteoarthritis.
- Pre and post operations (especially for orthopedic operations).
The advantage that Onsior offers over other drugs with a similar action is that it can be administered for a long time and not just for a few days. Of course, the veterinarian will have to establish a periodic follow-up to ensure that no adverse effects occur.
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Dosage of Onsior for Cats
We can find Onsior for cats in tablets for oral administration. We must administer it to the cat alone or mixed with a small amount of food. Give the whole tablets, they cannot be broken. The advantage is that cats usually accept them well.
The recommended dose is 1 mg per kg of cat weight, but can range from 1 to 2.4 mg, which is why only the veterinarian is empowered to decide on the use of Onsior and prescribe the most appropriate dose based on the characteristics of the cat and the discomfort it is experiencing.
The medication is administered once a day and at the same time The treatment can be extended up to six days or more, always according to the criteria from the vet. The duration of prolonged treatments is variable and individual. Improvement is seen in 3-6 weeksOtherwise, treatment would be discontinued after six weeks.
Liver status check
In such long treatments, the veterinarian will control different liver parameters that will give information about the state of the liver. To do this, you will draw a blood sample, initially every two weeks and then every 3-6 monthsIf these parameters are altered, the treatment will have to be interrupted, the same as if it is accompanied by lack of appetite, apathy or vomiting.
In the event that Onsior for cats is prescribed in orthopedic operations, the dose is administered by injection about thirty minutes before the intervention, so the usual thing is that the veterinarian is in charge of giving it in the clinic within the preoperative period that you establish. After the operation, it is recommended to give Onsior for a couple more days, once a day, sometimes in combination with other drugs, if the veterinarian considers it necessary.
Contraindications of Onsior for cats
It is not recommended to give Onsior to our cat in the following cases:
- If we are already administering another NSAID: since the adverse effects could be increased. For this reason, it is important that we notify the veterinarian of any medication that our feline is taking, since, if this is the case, a margin of 24 hours should be left before starting to administer Onsior.
- Other medications: Onsior for cats is also not recommended if we are already administering other medications, such as those that affect renal flow. For example, diuretics require the cat to be closely monitored by the vet if he also prescribes Onsior.
- Drugs that affect the kidneys: it is recommended to avoid giving it at the same time as drugs that can produce adverse effects on the kidneys because there are increased risk that the kidney may be damaged. It is also contraindicated for cats with gastrointestinal ulceration.
- Pregnant or lactating cats: likewise, Onsior cannot be taken by cats that are pregnant or during the period of breastfeeding, as its safety level is unknown.
- Slim cats or puppies: Also not known to be safe for cats weighing less than 2.5kg or younger to four months, so its use is also discouraged.
Of course, it is not recommended to give Onsior to dogs with hypersensitivity to its active ingredient. In the cases mentioned, it is true that the use of Onsior is not recommended, but if the veterinarian considers that our cat needs it, he will prescribe it for us along with a detailed follow-up.
Onsior for Cats Side Effects
Adverse side effects of Onsior for cats include those that affect the gastrointestinal system, which also occur relatively frequently. Among them is:
- Diarrhea, which is usually mild and transient.
- Soft stool.
- Vomiting.
- Decreased appetite.
- Lethargy.
Rarely can be detected blood in the stool These are usually minor symptoms. Otherwise, we must notify the veterinarian. It should also be borne in mind that in cats with heart, kidney, or liver failure, or in cats that are dehydrated or have low blood pressure, there could be additional risks In In these cases, the veterinarian, if he decides to administer Onsior, will also prescribe a strict follow-up.
