My cat doesnt seem to be feeling well today. Can I give my cat an aspirin or Tylenol?
20. No, absolutely not! Never, give your cat any human medication without a consultation with your North Main Animal Hospital veterinarian. Cats metabolize (physically process) drugs differently than most other species, so many prescription and over-the-counter human medications can be quite toxic to cats. This is especially true for Tylenol and those medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, such as aspirin and ibuprofen which can be especially deadly for cats. Other drugs in this category can be used in cats, but only in very small, infrequent dosages, and only under the direct supervision of your North Main Animal Hospital veterinarian. Also, be aware that the normal body temperature of a cat is 101102 degrees, so your cat may feel warm to you, but he may not actually have a fever. The only accurate way to know if your cat has a fever is to take his temperature.
