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Cat Rhinotracheitis and Amoxicillin: What to Use Instead
Feline rhinotracheitis is usually viral with mixed bacteria, and amoxicillin does not cover the chlamydia and Bordetella often involved — so five days of it may do little. Reach for doxycycline or azithromycin only once real symptoms (yellow-green discharge, red swollen eyes) appear, and dose strictly under veterinary guidance.
Can a Dog with a Cold or Fever Take Amoxicillin?
Many give human medicine to sick pets, but that is wrong — human drugs differ in dose and composition and can harm. Here is how to handle a dog's cold and fever.
How Do I Dose 0.125 g Amoxicillin Granules for My Cat?
Amoxicillin works well for cat colds but dose matters. Generally 12.5-25 mg/kg, twice daily. A 5 kg cat needs 62.5-125 mg per dose. Use under vet guidance; if no improvement, see a vet.
Last night it started coughing, like wanting to vomit but couldn’t; this morning I gave half an amoxicillin and a cap of children’s cough syrup, then it got diarrhea.
Coughing with diarrhea may be upper respiratory infection, digestive issues, virus, or parasites. See a vet; don't keep dosing since symptoms didn't improve.
Should I use Clavamox (amoxicillin/clavulanate) or doxycycline to treat feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
In treating cat flu, doxycycline and Clavamox are commonly used antibiotics. Early on, oral Clavamox tablets together with other antiviral medication can help suppress viral replication. Doxycycline is harder on the stomach, so it is best given with food or followed by extra water.
Cat has been vomiting about once a week, with cough, but spirits are good, eating and drinking normally; had bacterial inflammation before, gave amoxicillin-clavulanate and dewormed
The photo shows hairball clumps in the vomit; frequent vomiting and cough are likely hairball buildup and hairball syndrome causing retching. Give hairball paste, probiotics, and anti-vomit meds, and groom often. If no improvement, see a vet to check for gut blockage or acute gastroenteritis.
Can I Give My Dog Human Amoxicillin for a Cold?
Human amoxicillin is not recommended for dogs. It contains penicillin, which can cause a fatal allergic reaction, and the dosage differs from pet formulations, risking liver strain or poor efficacy.
My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a hospital. I searched online and it said fly eggs/larvae; I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled a lot out, but some are probably still inside the ear. I sprinkled some amoxicillin on it – is there anything else I should do?
Red rash on a dog's belly may be from allergic dermatitis, mite infection, fungal infection, heat rash, or other diseases. Allergies to food, medicine, or other substances can cause skin inflammation with rash and itching. Mite infection can also cause rash. In hot weather, a damp or friction-irritated belly can get heat rash. There are many causes - see a vet for targeted treatment.
My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a vet. I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled many out, but some are likely still inside. I sprinkled amoxicillin on it. What else should I do?
Maggots feed on rotting tissue, so ear maggots mean internal decay. Trim fur, clean the canal, remove dead tissue, and apply antimicrobial ointment. Leftover necrotic tissue lets maggots return; also watch for ear mites and use ear cleaner.
What happens if my dog eats amoxicillin by accident?
A small amount of amoxicillin usually causes only mild stomach upset—vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite—that passes soon; give water to help flush. A large amount can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and kidney or liver damage, even organ failure.