Appetite

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🟢 Bluebonnet Brewer’s Yeast Powder

Bluebonnet Brewer's Yeast Powder

Appetite

B vitamins

Supplements

1 lb

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🟢 Cerenia Maropitant Citrate Tablets (16 mg)

Cerenia Maropitant Citrate Tablets

Appetite

Drugs

Nausea

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References and resources
  1. Boukaache Y, Ferret ML, Khoukh VDK, Enache A, Iwaszkiw D, Bertin S, Bruno F. Evaluation of the efficacy of transdermal administration of maropitant in managing vomiting in cats. Open Vet J. 2022 Sep-Oct;12(5):618-621. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2022.v12.i5.4 
  2. Bradbrook C. Is maropitant analgesic? Ace Vets Limited T/A The Zero Pain Philosophy. 2023. https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/post/is-maropitant-analgesic 
  3. HICKMAN, M.A., COX, S.R., MAHABIR, S., MISKELL, C., LIN, J., BUNGER, A. and McCALL, R.B. (2008), Safety, pharmacokinetics and use of the novel NK-1 receptor antagonist maropitant (CereniaTM) for the prevention of emesis and motion sickness in cats. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 220-229. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00952.x 
  4. Kinobe RT, Miyake Y. Evaluating the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of maropitant: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Vet J. 2020 May-Jun;259-260:105471. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105471 
  5. Love L. Is Maropitant Analgesic? North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS). 2021. https://www.mynavas.org/post/is-maropitant-analgesic 
  6. Quimby JM, Brock WT, Moses K, Bolotin D, Patricelli K. Chronic use of maropitant for the management of vomiting and inappetence in cats with chronic kidney disease: a blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2015;17(8):692-697. doi:10.1177/1098612X14555441 
  7. Quimby JM. Maropitant Use in Cats. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2020. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/maropitant-use-in-cats/ 
  8. SEDLACEK, H.S., RAMSEY, D.S., BOUCHER, J.F., EAGLESON, J.S., CONDER, G.A. and CLEMENCE, R.G. (2008), Comparative efficacy of maropitant and selected drugs in preventing emesis induced by centrally or peripherally acting emetogens in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 533-537. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00991.x 
  9. Cerenia Tablets and Injectable Solution Package Insert. Zoetis. 2022. https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/Petcare/Cerenia/Cerenia-Tablets-and-Injectable-Solution-Combined-Marketing-Package-Insert.pdf 

🟢 Dechra Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment)

Dechra Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment)

Appetite

Drugs

Transdermals

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😺 Luna Says

While effective, Dad didn’t like the squeeze tube dispenser. He said getting a consistent dose was difficult, and given the potential adverse reactions, it was important to him to get an accurate dose. We much prefer the click-to-dose dispenser style for this reason.

References and resources
  1. Buhles W, Quimby JM, Labelle D, Williams VS. Single and multiple dose pharmacokinetics of a novel mirtazapine transdermal ointment in cats. J vet Pharmacol Therap. 2018; 41: 644-651. doi:10.1111/jvp.12691 
  2. Fantinati M, Trnka J, Signor A, et al. Appetite-stimulating effect of gabapentin vs mirtazapine in healthy cats post-ovariectomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(12):1176-1183. doi:10.1177/1098612X20916391 
  3. Ferguson LE, McLean MK, Bates JA, Quimby JM. Mirtazapine toxicity in cats: retrospective study of 84 cases (2006-2011). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2016;18(11):868-874. doi:10.1177/1098612X15599026 
  4. Ferro L, Ciccarelli S, Stanzani G, Nappi L, Angelini F, Leo C. Appetite Stimulant and Anti-Emetic Effect of Mirtazapine Transdermal Ointment in Cats Affected by Lymphoma Following Chemotherapy Administration: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study. Animals. 2022; 12(2):155. doi:10.3390/ani12020155 
  5. Mirataz (mirtazapine transdermal ointment) product insert. Dechra Veterinary Products. 2020. https://www.dechra-us.com/Files/Files/SupportMaterialDownloads/US/dechra-mirataz-full-pi-0521.pdf 
  6. Poole M, Quimby JM, Hu T, Labelle D, Buhles W. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study to evaluate the weight gain drug, mirtazapine transdermal ointment, in cats with unintended weight loss. J vet Pharmacol Therap. 2019; 42: 179-188. doi:10.1111/jvp.12738 
  7. Quimby, J.M., Gustafson, D.L. and Lunn, K.F. (2011), The Pharmacokinetics of Mirtazapine in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease and In Age-Matched Control Cats. J Vet Intern Med, 25: 985-989. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.00780.x 
  8. Quimby JM, Lunn KF. Mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant and anti-emetic in cats with chronic kidney disease: a masked placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial. Vet J. 2013 Sep;197(3):651-5. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.05.048 
  9. Quimby JM, Benson KK, Summers SC, et al. Assessment of compounded transdermal mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant in cats with chronic kidney disease. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(4):376-383. doi:10.1177/1098612X19851303 
  10. Riechelmann RP, Burman D, Tannock IF, Rodin G, Zimmermann C. Phase II Trial of Mirtazapine for Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2010;27(2):106-110. doi:10.1177/1049909109345685 
  11. Sparkes AH, Caney S, Chalhoub S, Elliott J, Finch N, Gajanayake I, Langston C, Lefebvre HP, White J, Quimby J. ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease. J Feline Med Surg. 2016 Mar;18(3):219-39. doi:10.1177/1098612X16631234 

🟢 Elanco Elura (capromorelin oral solution)

Elanco Elura (capromorelin oral solution)

Appetite

Drugs

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😺 Luna Says

We tried this, but it was so vile I threw a fit harder and harder each time until Dad gave up. Apparently some folks have had better luck putting the liquid into a gelatin capsule so kitty can’t taste it. We’re going to stick to mirtazapine.

🟢 Generic Mirtazapine Compounded Transdermal

Generic Mirtazapine Compounded Transdermal

Appetite

Drugs

Transdermals

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References and resources
  1. Buhles W, Quimby JM, Labelle D, Williams VS. Single and multiple dose pharmacokinetics of a novel mirtazapine transdermal ointment in cats. J vet Pharmacol Therap. 2018; 41: 644-651. doi:10.1111/jvp.12691 
  2. Fantinati M, Trnka J, Signor A, et al. Appetite-stimulating effect of gabapentin vs mirtazapine in healthy cats post-ovariectomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(12):1176-1183. doi:10.1177/1098612X20916391 
  3. Ferguson LE, McLean MK, Bates JA, Quimby JM. Mirtazapine toxicity in cats: retrospective study of 84 cases (2006-2011). Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2016;18(11):868-874. doi:10.1177/1098612X15599026 
  4. Ferro L, Ciccarelli S, Stanzani G, Nappi L, Angelini F, Leo C. Appetite Stimulant and Anti-Emetic Effect of Mirtazapine Transdermal Ointment in Cats Affected by Lymphoma Following Chemotherapy Administration: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study. Animals. 2022; 12(2):155. doi:10.3390/ani12020155 
  5. Poole M, Quimby JM, Hu T, Labelle D, Buhles W. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study to evaluate the weight gain drug, mirtazapine transdermal ointment, in cats with unintended weight loss. J vet Pharmacol Therap. 2019; 42: 179-188. doi:10.1111/jvp.12738 
  6. Quimby, J.M., Gustafson, D.L. and Lunn, K.F. (2011), The Pharmacokinetics of Mirtazapine in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease and In Age-Matched Control Cats. J Vet Intern Med, 25: 985-989. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.00780.x 
  7. Quimby JM, Lunn KF. Mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant and anti-emetic in cats with chronic kidney disease: a masked placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial. Vet J. 2013 Sep;197(3):651-5. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.05.048 
  8. Quimby JM, Benson KK, Summers SC, et al. Assessment of compounded transdermal mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant in cats with chronic kidney disease. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(4):376-383. doi:10.1177/1098612X19851303 
  9. Riechelmann RP, Burman D, Tannock IF, Rodin G, Zimmermann C. Phase II Trial of Mirtazapine for Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2010;27(2):106-110. doi:10.1177/1049909109345685 
  10. Sparkes AH, Caney S, Chalhoub S, Elliott J, Finch N, Gajanayake I, Langston C, Lefebvre HP, White J, Quimby J. ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease. J Feline Med Surg. 2016 Mar;18(3):219-39. doi:10.1177/1098612X16631234 

🟢 Generic Ondansetron Tablets

Generic Ondansetron Tablets

Appetite

Drugs

Nausea

Tanya’s info 

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References and resources
  1. Acevedo A, Muñoz KA, Stec M, Pitt K, Jones SA, Manfredi JM. Effect of preoperative ondansetron on postoperative nausea in healthy dogs undergoing laparoscopic gastropexy and castration. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2024 May-Jun;51(3):235-243. doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2024.01.004 
  2. Fitzpatrick, R. L., Wittenburg, L. A., Hansen, R. J., Gustafson, D. L., Quimby, J. M. Limited sampling pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous ondansetron in healthy geriatric cats, cats with chronic kidney disease, and cats with liver disease. J. vet. Pharmacol. Therap. doi:10.1111/jvp.12286 
  3. Hall, E. (2002), Rational selection of gastrointestinal drugs for cats and dogs. In Practice, 24: 242-249. doi:10.1136/inpract.24.5.242 
  4. Zofran Product Monograph. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada. 2015. https://www.novartis.com/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/zofran_scrip_e.pdf 
  5. Quimby, J. M., Lake, R. C., Hansen, R. J., Lunghofer, P. J., Gustafson, D. L. Oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous pharmacokinetics of ondansetron in healthy cats. J. vet. Pharmacol. Therap. 37, 348-353. doi:10.1111/jvp.12094 
  6. Santos LC, Ludders JW, Erb HN, Martin-Flores M, Basher KL, Kirch P. A randomized, blinded, controlled trial of the antiemetic effect of ondansetron on dexmedetomidine-induced emesis in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2011 Jul;38(4):320-7. doi:10.1111/j.1467-2995.2011.00619.x 
  7. SEDLACEK, H.S., RAMSEY, D.S., BOUCHER, J.F., EAGLESON, J.S., CONDER, G.A. and CLEMENCE, R.G. (2008), Comparative efficacy of maropitant and selected drugs in preventing emesis induced by centrally or peripherally acting emetogens in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 31: 533-537. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00991.x 
  8. Trepanier L. Acute Vomiting in Cats: Rational Treatment Selection. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2010;12(3):225-230. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.01.005 

Appetite references and resources

  1. Agnew W, Korman R. Pharmacological appetite stimulation: Rational choices in the inappetent cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2014;16(9):749-756. doi:10.1177/1098612X14545273 
  2. Fantinati M, Trnka J, Signor A, et al. Appetite-stimulating effect of gabapentin vs mirtazapine in healthy cats post-ovariectomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(12):1176-1183. doi:10.1177/1098612X20916391 
  3. Ferro L, Ciccarelli S, Stanzani G, Nappi L, Angelini F, Leo C. Appetite Stimulant and Anti-Emetic Effect of Mirtazapine Transdermal Ointment in Cats Affected by Lymphoma Following Chemotherapy Administration: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study. Animals. 2022; 12(2):155. doi:10.3390/ani12020155 
  4. Johannes CM, Musser ML. The Use of Capromorelin for the Clinical Problem of Inappetence. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2019. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/the-use-of-capromorelin-for-the-clinical-problem-of-inappetence/ 
  5. Johannes CM. The Evolving Clinical Management of Chronic Inappetence. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2023. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/the-evolving-clinical-management-of-chronic-inappetence/ 
  6. Michel K. Management of Anorexia in the Cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2001;3(1):3-8. doi:10.1053/jfms.2001.0108 
  7. Poole M, Quimby JM, Hu T, Labelle D, Buhles W. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study to evaluate the weight gain drug, mirtazapine transdermal ointment, in cats with unintended weight loss. J vet Pharmacol Therap. 2019; 42: 179-188. doi:10.1111/jvp.12738 
  8. Quimby JM, Lunn KF. Mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant and anti-emetic in cats with chronic kidney disease: a masked placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial. Vet J. 2013 Sep;197(3):651-5. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.05.048 
  9. Quimby JM, Benson KK, Summers SC, et al. Assessment of compounded transdermal mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant in cats with chronic kidney disease. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2020;22(4):376-383. doi:10.1177/1098612X19851303 
  10. Quimby JM. Maropitant Use in Cats. Today’s Veterinary Practice. 2020. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/pharmacology/maropitant-use-in-cats/ 
  11. Riechelmann RP, Burman D, Tannock IF, Rodin G, Zimmermann C. Phase II Trial of Mirtazapine for Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®. 2010;27(2):106-110. doi:10.1177/1049909109345685 

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