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Anaphylactic shock is a type of deadly allergic reaction that can quickly result in death if it is not treated as an emergency situation. Learn what causes anaphylaxis and the symptoms to watch for.
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Anaphylaxis is an extreme medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Anaphylactic shock is treated with injections of the drug called epinephrine, but it must be given within a matter of minutes once the symptoms of anaphylaxis begin.
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Anaphylaxis is a sudden onset, total body hypersensitivity reaction in response to exposure to an allergen. An anaphylactic reaction is an emergency as it can lead to the death of a cat.
Here is a handy chart with the use and dosages of many of the most common drugs that a cat breeder should have in their favorite medical kit.
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Vets use the human antihistamine Cyproheptadine to increase appetite, especially in cats or kittens that are not eating well because of illness. As a beneficial side effect, it also aids in reducing eye drainage due to allergies.
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