My cat is on Prozac. Is 10mg daily a safe dosage for my cat?

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Without going into detail, I decided it worth trying prozac on a cat that should be social enough but is not. She is 9, I've had her for 5. I am concerned about the vet assigned dosage: 5 mg, every 12 hours...=10mg per day. I vaguely recall taking it myself way back & I think it was 5 mg per day. I am trying to avoid a tense convo w/the vet. I will just find another if this dosage is as crazy as I think it is. Please advise. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Cats metabolize drugs differently that humans, and therefore require a different dose of a drug than a human. I would not compare the dosage you used to take with what Kitty Kat has been prescribed to take. That being said, according to Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, the dose your vet prescribed is a little higher than listed, but because I can't see Kitty Kat in person, the vet likely has a valid reason to using a higher dose. I recommend speaking to your vet about the dose if you are concerned, it's ok to ask them questions.

My cat is on Prozac. Is 10mg daily a safe dosage for my cat?

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