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There are many different antibiotics that can be administered to cats, many of which are very similar to those prescribed for humans. However, the formulation and doseage is very different, so these medications must be prescribed by a veterinarian for the specific animal and infection.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is not safe to use any medicine on a cat without veterinary advice; things that are harmless to humans can kill a cat, because of the differences in metabolism.
That said, there are antibiotic medicines and creams that are safe for cats. Please check with your vet for details.
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∙ 16y agoOnes prescribed by your vet. Amoxacillin ... in cat quantities, of course ... not the human dosage.
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∙ 15y agoonly ones perscribed by their personal vet
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∙ 14y agoNever give prescription drugs to your pets without carefully following your vets instructions. If you have questions regarding antibiotics, you should refer your questions to him or her.
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∙ 13y agoAntibiotics should only be purchased from a vet who has prescribed them. A vet knows the correct dosage and type of antibiotics that is safe to be given to a cat.
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∙ 15y agoAsk your cat's vet
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∙ 14y agoyou can give your cat Amoxitabs.
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Can you crush an antibiotic for a cat?
no!, never give an animal human meds, if you suspect that your cat has an infection, please take it to a vet.
Can a cat take APO-Sulfatrim DS?
A cat can take APO-Sulfatrim DS if prescribed to him by a Vet. The medication is an antibiotic medication normally given to humans.
What do you do if your cat has open wounds on his ears?
Take it to the veterinarian. Normally the vet will prescribe an antibiotic ointment to avoid infection.
Is doxycycline good for a cat bite?
If the cat bite is infected such as inflamed or swelling is present, then you need to take your cat into your Veterinarian. He or she will know the best type of antibiotic to put your cat on. It may have turned into an abscess where it needs to be opened up and flushed out and a penrose drain put in to keep it opened and draining. This type of antibiotic is not one of choice.
Can a cat take an atibiotic on an empty stomach?
NO, because the acid is needed to help the antibiotic function and do it's job properly
What antibiotic do you give a cat with goop eyes?
See your vet.
What antibiotic i should use i have pain in throat and something red too what antibiotic should i take for it?
You should take the antibiotic amoxocyclin.
Is antibiotic spray safe for cats?
Unless it is medicine given to you by a vet, then no. Human medicine is made for humans. Cats are much smaller than humans, so giving a cat human medicine can easily lead to an overdose which can ultimately kill the cat. If your cat needs treatment, take it to a vet where they can prescribe medicine that is safe to use on your cat.
What cat antibiotic is harmful to humans?
by scratchin and stuff like if its bad :o
Does one need to take antibiotic for bronchitis?
no no 8 to 14 days antibiotic use
Can you take a painkiller for inflammation while you are taking antibiotic?
It depends on which painkiller with which antibiotic... but generally you can take a painkiller with it. You can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) with "classic" antibiotics.
Can you use triple antibiotic cream on a dogs cut?
Yes. That stuff works wonders. We have used on cat also after scuffles with neighbor cat.
