Dex for house cats?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to summit all Cali 14ers this year, with my cat, Biner.  I'm concerned about the effects of altitude on a cat.  Does anyone you know if cats can take dex?  I've seen dogs go up Mt. Shasta, but I'm not sure if a cat would be able to handle it.  

Just trying to be on the safe side.

DEX is great for house cats. Just shred and put in litter box. Chances are you neighbor hates their unwanted one, too, and will gladly give it to you.

way to think ahead!! Will you be carrying the little fluff ball in your pack or will he be on a leash? I like to hike with my cat but I don't use a leash. I have had 6 cats so far that hiked with me like that. 

They certainly can. I'd also recommend bringing a few extra bumps of methamphetamines in case Mr. Fluffy gets a little too tired on the descent. 

Cats fly in planes in the only partially pressurized cargo hold. I dont think 14k would be too much for a healthy cat. Your cat shouldn't need any drugs.

lime helmet mandatory

Unfortunately many of the fourteeners are in wilderness or national park and pets aren’t allowed 

Ask your veterinarian.

DANC wrote: Unfortunately many of the fourteeners are in wilderness or national park and pets aren’t allowed 

What if its an emotional support animal?

Ok, good answers.  More importantly:
Does it count as aid if my cat uses dex?

Here's Biner:

Long Ranger wrote:

What if its an emotional support animal?

Still can't bring it on trails or basically anywhere off pavement or campgrounds. And it has to be leashed at all times.

I interpreted the title as dextromethorphan ... a robotripping cat would be a sight to behold.

Zach Anatta wrote: Ok, good answers.  More importantly:
Does it count as aid if my cat uses dex?

It's only aid if Biner uses his claws.

He is adorable BTW.

Fritz Nuffer wrote: I interpreted the title as dextromethorphan ... a robotripping cat would be a sight to behold.

Huh? Dextromethorphan is an OTC cough suppressant - it's the active ingredient in Robitussin. None of its side effects are hallucinogenic.

Marc801 C wrote: Huh? Dextromethorphan is an OTC cough suppressant - it's the active ingredient in Robitussin. None of its side effects are hallucinogenic.

Fritz Nuffer wrote: Au contraire, mon ami:
https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs/dextromethorphan/robotripping/

No, this dex:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexamethasone

The Canadians are twenty years ahead of the US...

Marc801 C wrote: Huh? Dextromethorphan is an OTC cough suppressant - it's the active ingredient in Robitussin. None of its side effects are hallucinogenic.

I would quite like to disagree as “dex” is what teenagers try to trip on in cough syrup.

Zach Anatta wrote:

No, this dex:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexamethasone

Have you ever heard of steroid induced diabetes?
be careful dex is a powerful steroid.
Our poodle died of steroid induced diabetes

Zach Anatta wrote:
Mountain Rescue Cats

The Canadians are twenty years ahead of the US...

Well worth the time to watch.  I’ve canceled my spot in an avalanche course.