transdermal BUPE buprenorphine update #2

[Noah & me (GA)]

Last week I said I would update how this was working. Noah has severe dental issues, surgery not an option, too long of a story, HATED getting it orally. Tried different flavours, everything. The injectable with syringe too hard to get in Canada.
CONTINUED SUCCESS So easy to do. Pre-loaded syringe, consistency of toothpaste, rub on inside of ear. No issues with irritation, pawing or scratching, other cats sniffing. A happier cat makes me happier.

 

[Cathie and Shaak Ti (GA)]

I am actually on a bupe transdermal patch myself. It takes the edge off, but still does not really take the pain away. Not that I am a cat.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

I'm interested to hear that you thought it worked - good to know
My vet said that there has been no studies to show that bupe is absorbed from the transdermal route and cautioned against it for that reason

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I would expect transdermal bupe to work since bupe, like Fentanyl, is a synthetic opioid and Fentanyl patches have been used in the vet field for many years.
Transdermal be should also be fine since bupe has very large margin for overdosing and not getting enough absorbed would not be much of a concern as compared with not getting enough transdermal antibiotic.

 

[Maggies Mom Debby]

I used transdermal meds for Maggie's Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy because of pilling problems. I learned that you need to clean the residue off the ear every week or two. The "goo" can build up and prevent absorption of the medicine. I used rubbing alcohol on a gauze pad or cotton ball to clean her ear.

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Thanks, Larry. I did use transdermal bupe for Murphy a year or so ago, and I thought that it worked I was a bit surprised when a different vet cautioned me about it

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

I would expect transdermal bupe to work since bupe, like Fentanyl, is a synthetic opioid and Fentanyl patches have been used in the vet field for many years.

I've heard US Forces use Lolipop Fentanyl if you're facing a long helicopter ride etc. Never worked for me, opioids keep me awake, what a nightmare! I cracked 3 vertebrae and it was 39 days before I slept 8 hours straight. Around midnight when I couldn't take the pain I'd take 2 Percocets and that meant an all-nighter in front of the TV. "May cause drowsiness" yeah, I wish. How did I crack my back? I wish I could say I ran across the freeway to save a puppy or pull a family from a burning car but actually I fell in the shower. That really made me feel old! Sssh, don't tell anyone.

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

One more. I always liked that tee-shirt "Question Authority", or better yet "Accepted Wisdom". We had a cat who needed a spinal tap, something my trusted vet could not do. I've heard these are incredibly painful for humans. New vet says "No, not painful for cats" but were both mammals and pain is pain. When I pressed the issue she just looked down at her shoes and mumbled something like "Because I said so". We've all seen cats and dogs that don't start howling or crying until it really REALLY hurts. Do they teach compassion anymore or was that course discontinued?

 

[Cathie and Shaak Ti (GA)]

I've heard US Forces use Lolipop Fentanyl if you're facing a long helicopter ride etc. Never worked for me, opioids keep me awake, what a nightmare! I cracked 3 vertebrae and it was 39 days before I slept 8 hours straight. Around midnight when I couldn't take the pain I'd take 2 Percocets and that meant an all-nighter in front of the TV. "May cause drowsiness" yeah, I wish. How did I crack my back? I wish I could say I ran across the freeway to save a puppy or pull a family from a burning car but actually I fell in the shower. That really made me feel old! Sssh, don't tell anyone.

I am posting this reply in the misc thread in the Community section. http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...on-and-narcotics-amongst-other-things.171507/ Thought it might give us a chance to blow off some stress.