What infections does Convenia treat?

How does Convenia kill the bacterium?

CONVENIA kills the bacterium by breaking down its cell wall. Within 30 minutes of being injected under the skin, detectable concentrations of CONVENIA are at the site of infection.

Is Convenia safe for older cats?

Convenia is safe for older cats, but as stated previously, this decision is for a vet to make rather than the owner. Are There Any Other Nuggets Of Important Information About Convenia? The veterinary community welcomed Convenia when it was launched in 2007: it won an “Easy To Give” award from the iCatCare website.

Can Convenia cause diarrhea in dogs and cats?

If the diarrhea persists or becomes severe, or if pet owners notice blood in their pet’s stools, the affected cat or dog should be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible. Convenia may cause diarrhea side effects, PetPlace.com reports 3.

How long does Convenia stay in a cat’s system?

The antibiotic lasts for 14 days but convenia stays in the cats system for 2 months or longer causing horrible side effects. You can find this information as well as more at FDA.gov or Pfizer/Zoetis websites.

What are the most common side effects of Convenia?

The most common reactions I have read reports of are anemia, tremors/ataxia, seizures, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, and death. To repeat what I said above, all drugs have side effects but it is my opinion that Convenia is being administered far too often when there are safer choices available for nearly all cases.

How is Convenia administered to dogs and cats?

CONVENIA is administered by your veterinarian as an injection under the skin. The dosage is based on your pet’s weight. How long does it take CONVENIA to start working in a dog or cat?

Can Convenia be taken out of a healthy cat?

However, several reports have come through that outline cases of young, and otherwise healthy cats, that received only Convenia and no other medications were administered. Many people write to me asking “what can be done to get the drug out of my cat’s body asap” but the answer to that is “nothing.”

What happens when a cat is given Convenia?

The cat was taken to a vet [not her regular vet], who as a first-line approach gave her an injection of Convenia. Within a couple of hours the cat had become “a zombie”—extremely lethargic and not eating or drinking. The cat’s health rapidly deteriorated and two days later she had to be euthanized.

What happens if you refuse to take Convenia?

It is possible that your client that refused convenia would have experienced the same dire side effect on convenia that she did with the other antibiotics only with a 65 day window to have to deal with the consequences. Reply Mikesays: July 15, 2015 at 12:57 am Same situation here.. Have had other cats with no reaction.

Why are so many vets not taking Convenia anymore?

Too many incidences of the same issues w/Convenia. Perhaps vets get misinformed and misled by certain drug companies. Perhaps more people will log concerns about this drug. Perhaps you’ll examine them and form new thoughts. Reply Jackie Vankasays: July 2, 2017 at 5:16 pm Are you a rep for the drug?

What are the side effects of diarrhea treatments for dogs and cats?

Depending on the severity of diarrhea side effects, certain pets may accidentally soil furniture or flooring due to sudden bowel movement urges. In clinical trials for this medication, lethargy was observed in approximately 4 percent of treated cats and dogs, according to Drugs.com. Affected pets may seem tired or may not be as playful as usual.

How long does it take for Convenia to work in dogs?

Peak blood levels are seen within 2.0 hours in cats 2 and 6.2 hours in dogs. This means that Convenia can start killing the bacteria quickly, however, this is not when you would expect to see a difference in the skin. Based on the severity of the infection, your veterinarian is best able to predict when a difference in the skin is likely.

Can Convenia be used for skin infections in dogs?

Convenia treats common bacterial skin infections in dogs, including superficial pyoderma in dogs as well as abscesses and wounds for both cats and dogs. These conditions can cause itching, scratching, licking and biting, and may be painful. See how Convenia helped these pet owners effectively treat their pets’ skin infection.

What is Convenia for cats?

That’s probably why many veterinarians as well as cat owners celebrated whenConvenia, a long-acting, injectable antibiotic, came on the market in 2008. Convenia is manufactured by Zoetis, formerly Pfizer Animal Health.

How long does Convenia stay in a cat’s system?

I lost a beloved cat to Convenia in 2015 and would never give it to a cat again. One thing to be aware of: the drug is supposed to be active for 14 days but according to the US product information, the elimination period is over two months. (It’s worth reading

Is Convenia an appropriate antibiotic for dental issues?

IF it has been determined that a patient fits into the fairly rare dental category of patients that need antibiotics, Convenia is not an appropriate first-choice antibiotic for any dental issue since its spectrum of antibacterial activity is not targeted toward the bacterial species that normally live in the oral cavity.

Are antibiotics over-used in veterinary dentistry?

Fraser Hale is a board-certified veterinary dental specialist and has written a paper for his website entitled Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Dentistry. Here is a quote from that paper: “In general, antibiotics are vastly over-used in veterinary dentistry, often to the detriment of the patient.”

Can Convenia cause death in cats?

I was prompted to do so after receiving several reports of severe adverse reactions, including death, exhibited by cats and dogs after the administration of Convenia. I continue to receive reports of possible adverse reactions.

How often should I give my Cat Convenia?

Cats CONVENIA should be administered as a single, one-time subcutaneous injection at a dose of 3.6 mg/lb (8 mg/kg) body weight. After an injection of CONVENIA, therapeutic concentrations are maintained for approximately 7 days for Pasteurella multocida infections.

Is Convenia safe to give to cats?

The article itself states that a post-mortem examination must always be performed to prove that Convenia was the cause. Because Convenia is an antibiotic, all of the cats to whom it is given (should) be suffering some kind of health condition involving infection. Some of them will be seriously ill.

What is Convenia for dogs?

Convenia was launched by Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis) in 2008 as the only antibiotic of its kind: a one-time injection that exerts its antibacterial effects for up to 14 days, effectively eliminating the need for owners to have to orally medicate cats and dogs sick with infections.

Are there any Convenia side effects for cats?

There are several anecdotal reports from cat owners that some Convenia side effects were detrimental to their pet‰Ûªs health, like: A cat treated with convenia during a dental visit and days after, he developed life-threatening reactions, lost his appetite and became severely anemic.