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Can you give ampicillin to cats?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

You should never self medicate any pet. Take your cat to the vets and let them decide if your cat needs the antibiotic to begin with. If you are short on money get the prescription from the vet and have it filled at a regular drug store (it's cheaper.)

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