Amoxicillin, which belongs to antibacterial drugs, has found wide application in the treatment of inflammatory processes of various locations, both humans and animals. For the needs of veterinary medicine, there are various forms of release of this drug. In the treatment of cats, Amoxicillin is most often recommended in the form of a suspension or tablets.
However, its independent application can lead to the opposite result, since the cat's body, like a human, can react to its administration by allergy or shock. To prevent this from happening, you should seek help from a veterinarian who will choose the right dose and a form that is convenient for you. The strongest effect from the use of veterinary amoxicillin is observed with the sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms to it, which can be determined in a bacteriological laboratory, for example, by sowing urine on nutrient media for cystitis in cats .
Amoxicillin for cats in the form of 15% suspension
The drug is used to treat the gastrointestinal tract, urogenital system, respiratory system, skin and soft tissues of animals. The time of action of the substance increases due to the oily filler that is part of the product. For our beloved cats, the suspension of amoxicillin before shaking is shaken to a homogeneous mass.
The amount of medication administered depends on the weight of the pet. 1 ml of the suspension is designed for 10 kg of weight. Because the drug is effective for 48 hours, it is through this time that it can be re-used. It's easier for a cat to be stabbed with amoxicillin, so it's intramuscular, less likely to practice its subcutaneous injection. Light massage at the injection site promotes better resorption of the solution and prevention of post-injection abscesses.
Amoxicillin for cats in tablets
Tablets, in which the active ingredient is amoxicillin, have different names. The most famous of them are amoxicillin, amoxiclav, sinulox, amosin, xiklav. The therapeutic effect of most drugs is enhanced by clavulanic acid. The dosage of Amoxicillin for cats in tablets can be read in the instructions accompanying the drug. This leaflet in no case can not be ignored, since the drugs are produced in a weight of 0.25 and 0.5 g, calculated, like the suspension, on the weight of the animal. A tabulated form of release is often a convenient alternative to injections, especially when the cat is a child or adolescent.