Drugs contraindicated in cat

While medicating cats, veterinarians have to very cautious else they can face serious adverse effects. Cats are different from other animals with respect to metabolism. Various drugs like antibiotics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-parasitic etc. are causing adverse effects in cats. The prescribed drugs may cause acute poisoning even at therapeutic doses. This review aims at providing information to clinical veterinarian, pet owner to be cautious while administering of drugs in cats. The adverse effects of contraindicated drugs are summarised here for accurate use of drugs and to avoid acute poisoning leading to death.cat, toxicity, glucuronidation