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Amoxicillin for cats dosages side effects and more stumped on the basics of amoxicillin for cats let’s look at why cats need it in the first place the correct dosage potential side effects and more for many longtime cat guardians amoxicillin for cats may not be a mystery it is an antibiotic drug in the penicillin family used to prohibit the growth of bacteria
According to tufts university and medical news today it treats everything from bronchitis to lyme disease to urinary tract infections in people amoxicillin for cats is used frequently on kitties with skin infections urinary tract infections and ear infections when i asked my veterinarian shinnocock animal hospital’s dr kelly tierney class of 2014 what she thought
About the drug she paused i learned the medications that became my go-to drugs from my mentor he always used an antibiotic in conjunction with clavulinic acid for ailments like urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal infections so i’d say newer vets are probably going with clavimox an antibiotic with clavulanic acid over amoxicillin but it’s really your
Veterinarian’s call depending on your vet’s preference your cat may currently be on it here’s the scoop about amoxicillin for cats when is amoxicillin for cats necessary at one point amoxicillin was the updated version of penicillin patented by bristol myers 1975. it was considered better because it would be active longer as per pet md it’s used in the treatment
Of cats with infections caused by bacteria such as wounds like animal bites bladder infections tooth abscesses eye or ear infections skin infections and respiratory infections it can be used on gi infections but it’s not effective against parasites like tapeworms antibiotics are also usually recommended after surgical procedures but cummings veterinary medical
Center at tufts university indicates it’s prescribed on a per case basis if your cat’s been in a fight got a scrape has itchy ears or runny eyes or he’s scratching like crazy a trip to the vet will determine the best treatment some conditions like urinary tract infections are elusive if your cat starts behaving oddly especially by urinating outside his litter
Box take him to the vet with a urine sample chances are he’ll be taking amoxicillin dosing amoxicillin for cats number one follow the timetable one of the most important things about amoxicillin for cats is to make sure you give the medication at the designated time and for the entire duration it’s prescribed even if your cat’s symptoms are gone if you stop the
Medication before the prescribed end date you are making your cat susceptible to an even worse ailment that might be impossible to treat the world health organization states that antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health number two never self prescribe let’s say your cat seems to have an infection similar to the one he had last year and
You have some amoxicillin from one of your illnesses in the house amoxicillin for cats is not the same as amoxicillin for people vetinfo reports it could be toxic to your cat confirm every ailments origins before treating it it could be a viral infection in which case amoxicillin is useless number three get a second opinion if you feel that your cat is taking
A lot of antibiotics and not really improving go to another veterinarian along with a possible misdiagnosis amoxicillin for cats and other antibiotics come with side effects so being on them for a prolonged period of time without any improvement could be a red flag that something is wrong potential side effects of amoxicillin for cats antibiotics including
Amoxicillin can cause a range of side effects for cats since every cat is an individual each cat will respond differently to amoxicillin pet carricks mentions the following as the most prevalent side effects to antibiotics rashes fever kidney or liver damage diarrhea and vomiting also antibiotics can be particularly difficult on the digestive system so confirm
If your cat should take amoxicillin with or without food in addition vet info indicates that your cat could have dangerous complications if amoxicillin is taken while other antibiotics are in his system and some cats are allergic to it monitor your cat closely while taking any medications and alert your vet to anything out of the ordinary health or behavior-wise
What about treating your cat with alternative medicine take your cat to the veterinarian immediately any time he appears ill or injured however there are holistic approaches that can be effective in keeping your cat healthy in the first place according to dr shawn messonnier author of the natural health bible for dogs and cats and nutritional supplements for the
Veterinary practice while we do not advocate using natural alternatives over traditional medications learning more about supporting your cat’s immune system can help devise a lifelong healthy strategy amoxicillin for cats has many benefits some side effects and should always be taken as directed by a professional vet communicating closely with your veterinarian
Is the best way to ensure your cat’s amoxicillin treatment is doing the trick to ensure his path to health and well-being that’s it for today’s video we hope that you like it well if you like our content and you want us to continue please support us with like and subscribe to the channel see you in the next video you
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Amoxicillin for Cats: Dosages, Side Effects and More By Victoria
