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How do I find the right Amoxicillin dosage for my cat's UTI?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 10 lbs

My vast has another uti and I have amoxidrops 250mg/5ml but I can't read what the dosage anymore and my syringe is in ml. Can you help me to give him the right dose please?

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2017

I suggest you call your veterinarian who has supplied the amoxidrops, and tell him you do not remember the dosage. He may have adjusted the dosage specifically for your cat and has a record of it in the files. I am sure the tech on the phone can look it up and tell you. I am afraid we are not allowed to give dosages unless we have a patient owner/pet/veterinary relationship and have seen your animal in person.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
I'm sorry Lucifer has another UTI! Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to give the dose information for any drug without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your cat. I would call your vet to get the correct dose information for him.
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