Owner's Perspective About the Use of Mirtazapine Transdermal Ointment in Cats-A Survey-Based Study.

ABSTRACT: Mirtazapine is an antidepressant used as an appetite stimulant in cats. This study aims to assess owner perspectives on the use of transdermal mirtazapine in cats. A multicentric survey-based study was conducted. A survey of 15 questions about efficacy, side effects, and overall perception was sent to owners of cats that had received the treatment between January 2021 and March 2023 in two European veterinary hospitals. From 108 contacted owners, 70 responses were obtained. Application to the ear was considered easy by 97% of respondents, and 91% followed the manufacturers' instructions for alternating ears. Side effects were reported by 20%, most often increased vocalization, redness, or restlessness. Chronic kidney disease was the most common reason for prescription. Nine owners had prev

SUBMITTER: Carvalho S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562069 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature