How long do you use antibiotics on cats?

Answer 1

Dogs can be prescribed a variety of antibiotics, including penicillin-class, cephalsporin-class, macrolides, fluoroquinolones and tetracycline-class. However, the dosage, route of adminstration (topical, oral, injectable), specific antibiotic and duration of treatment must be determined by a veterinarian after he/she examines the dog.

Answer 2

The time a cat can take antibiotics, depends on what it is for. If your cat has really bad cat flu it could be on it for over 7 days. A mild dose of cat flu will have a cat on antibiotics for a week at a maximum. Cats have to have antibiotics for more than one reason so the time on it will depend on what ia is for.

Answer 3

When an antibiotic is prescribed for a cat by a vet, it should take two-three days to begin showing effects. When a cat is prescribed antibiotics, it is important that the whole dosing schedule is followed.

Answer 4

Your dog should receive the penicillin for as long as your Veterinarian prescribed. It you are self medicating your own dog at home, then you could accidentally kill your dog so please take your dog to the Veterinarian to be treated properly.

Answer 5

It depends on what antibiotics they have prescribed dog. Always use a antibiotic until the prescription is completely gone or the infection may return.

Answer 6

You usually slip it into their food before they eat it thins way they will not know of anything happening