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Watching a beloved pet struggle with symptoms of high blood pressure or congestive heart failure can be difficult for pet parents, but a diuretic for cats can greatly help reduce symptoms. If your cat seems to be struggling with bloating, labored breathing, weakness, lethargy or other symptoms that often come from heart failure or high blood pressure in cats, it’s a good idea to consult your veterinarian right away. They can diagnose the problem and recommend the correct prescription cat heart and blood pressure medicine from Petco’s pet pharmacy.

FAQs about Diuretics for Cats

Diuretics are a type of medication that helps the body eliminate excess fluids and salts by increasing urine output. They work by increasing the amount of urine that is produced by the kidneys, which helps to remove excess fluids and salts from the body. In cats, diuretics are typically used to treat conditions that cause fluid buildup, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. 

Diuretics may be prescribed for cats with conditions that cause fluid buildup, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, or pulmonary edema. Diuretics may also be used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in cats.

Some of the most common prescription diuretics for cats include furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), and spironolactone (Aldactone). These medications are usually prescribed by a veterinarian and require a prescription to obtain.

Furosemide is often used as a diuretic for cats. It can help treat congestive heart failure or high blood pressure. One of the most common Furosemide side effects in cats is increased urination, but that’s a sign that the medication is effectively eliminating excess water from your cat’s body. Since Furosemide is a prescription medication and dosage in cats can vary, talk to your veterinarian before giving your cat this medicine. Your vet will provide you with appropriate guidance, and you can find Furosemide for dogs and cats at Petco’s pet pharmacy.