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My cat was bit by another cat on his tail and it got infected. He won't take his oral antibiotic. Can I put an antibiotic on his wound/skin called Baneocin?
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! I'd call your Vet tomorrow and ask if they have the injectable antibiotic called convenia. I think that will solve you having to medicate Cinco. But yes the ointment baneocin should be ok, just prevent him from licking it. It may not be enough, especially if your Vet felt he needed to be on oral antibiotics. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I took my cat to the vet last week bacaise of a patch of missing fur and some redness on his leg. He was given antibiotics and wipes. Now , the patch of missing fur seems to have gotten bigger and another spot has appeared. He’s scratching his head m
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. The antibiotic injection did not likely worsen the area. The wipes may be further irritating the area so I would discontinue the wipes and consider trying a topical spray such as Malacetic Conditioning spray (can be found online) and apply twice daily until resolved. This may also be a fungal infection such as ringworm so using the spray will help treat the potential fungal infection. If the area does not improve or it worsens, I would bring Marlow back in for a recheck examination with the previous veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Can I give a cat people antibiotics
My short answer is no. Cats are very small compared to humans and the dosing is completely different. This is not a safe approach. Plus, antibiotics should never be given without a prescription by a veterinarian, as inappropriate use can lead to bacterial resistance, which can cause more serious problems. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Cat (6 months) got spayed 8 days ago. Has a medical pet shirt on. Can't reach the surgery spot. The stitches won't get removed (dissolvable). There's a soft bump under the skin, in the stitches area/belly, which moves along with the skin. Doesn't hur
Hello there, Many medications are only labelled for dogs because it saves the pharmaceutical company money. Amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid have both been commonly and safely used in cats for decades. This is a normal first line treatment and accurate dose for a mild skin inflammation or infection. If the incision area becomes red, swells rapidly, or begins to drain excessive fluid, or she begins to act differently- such as lethargic or uninterested in food, that would warrant a recheck with your veterinarian. At this time, her incision does not appear red and the scabbing appears quite dry and non-inflamed, so I am not overly concerned. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Helo I want to ask about my cat..My cat has some crusty lesions on her paws....we got her treated and one of her paws was excised due tu theses severe lesions but now they are apearing on her adjacent paws as well despite the antibiotics were given b
Ouch! Those look pretty painful. If the medication isn't working it may be a good idea to take a sample of the lesions to be sent out to a lab for testing to see if there is a more specific medication that can be used, or if there is another cause for the lesions. Some viral illnesses can also cause lesions, in which case antibiotics wouldn't work to treat the underlying cause, only to prevent secondary infection from forming. Since they are coming back and look pretty painful, additional examination and bloodwork is also a good idea to narrow down possibilities. Keeping your catch from biting at or scratching the lesions with an Elizabethan (cone) collar is also a good idea to help prevent further irritation while it tries to heal.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
