Should I give cat medicine if he throws up?
Cat’s are notoriously difficult to get pills into. Just ask your vet! If your sick cat coughs or vomits after taking a pill, there is good reason to stop trying to administer the pill using the method you are using. The most common method of administering medications that can cause problems is dry pilling.
How often can I give my Cat an injectable antibiotic?
To avoid stressing out your pet, and to reduce the risk of missing doses because you forgot to medicate your cat or your schedule got in the way, an injectable antibiotic can be given once at your vet’s office instead. A single injection of an antibiotic like Convenia is capable of working in your cat’s body for up to 14 days.
What do cat owners really need to know about antibiotics?
Here’s my list detailing the top five things cat owners really need to know about antibiotics if we’re to do right by both the humans and animals who need them: #1 Antibiotics are for bacterial infections … … and that means they won’t work for every kind of infection.
What to do if your cat has an allergic reaction to an antibiotic?
First off, as is the case with any medication, a cat may have an adverse reaction to the antibiotic. In the case of an oral medication, if side effects occur, you could contact your vet, who would probably tell you to stop administering that medicine and, if necessary, bring the pet in for treatment to counteract the adverse effects.
Are there any side effects of penicillin for cats?
The antibiotics from the penicillin group are commonly used, as they eliminate bacteria that would be difficult to kill with other types of antibiotics. However, a lot of cats may be allergic to penicillin and can develop side effects: Chronic diarrhea.
To avoid stressing out your pet, and to reduce the risk of missing doses because you forgot to medicate your cat or your schedule got in the way, an injectable antibiotic can be given once at your vet’s office instead. A single injection of an antibiotic like Convenia is capable of working in your cat’s body for up to 14 days.
What should I do if my cat threw up her medicine?
The cat has already threw up her first dose and I won’t be able to get ahold of my vet u tip at least after the cat’s third dose of medicine.
Are there any side effects of Veterinary antibiotics for cats?
Veterinary antibiotics are used in numerous feline diseases including bacterial, viral and fungal infections. While the antibiotics are effective in healing multiple diseases, you must also be aware that there are side effects that can be present in your cat.
First off, as is the case with any medication, a cat may have an adverse reaction to the antibiotic. In the case of an oral medication, if side effects occur, you could contact your vet, who would probably tell you to stop administering that medicine and, if necessary, bring the pet in for treatment to counteract the adverse effects.