How long can my cat safely take antibiotics for an infection?

No, To me this sounds like your veterinarian is doing a good job. In order to take care of all hidden bacteria and depending on the type of bacteria, it is necessary to run a long course of antibiotics. Apparently the infection is a nasty one. So, trust your vet and finish the course of antibiotics for a chance that your kitty's kidney disease is curable as it is likely caused by the infection.

That would depend on the underlying cause for this treatment. Generally speaking not less than 4 consecutive days, but treatment may be needed even for several weeks. Please repost your question with more precise informations about the diagnosis.

Aside from monitoring your cat for inappetance, vomiting and diarrhea as possible side effects from antibiotic treatment, there isn't anything else that you should be doing. Probiotics can be useful to maintain normal GI bacterial flora, but be sure to time the administration between doses of antibiotics or they will be ineffective. Many infections require a long course of antibiotics for resolution, so don't worry about the length of the treatment course. Continue monitoring your cat for inappetance and increased drinking and urination due to the elevated creatinine level.

This depends on what the injection was - there are a number of long acting antibiotic injections which provide 3-10days antibiotic cover - without knowing what she was given and any improvement in her condition it is impossible to discuss in any detail.

Perfect, you should give the medication some time to work, up to 10 days. As long as he is getting better within this time then he should be ok and his voice will return. However, if he is not doing better or if he is doing worse, then make sure you bring him back to his veterinarian immediately.

Hello. This really depends on if this is bacterial, fungal or viral. Is she on any antibiotics? Is she FeLV & FIV negative. A simple bacterial respiratory infection can take 7-10 days to clear, a viral infection 10-21 days & a fungal cause can be fatal, so much depends on cause & what treatments she is on. Your veterinarian can help you more as he knows Kitty best. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should give the tablets for the number of days instructed on the bottle. Typically this is anywhere from 7-10 days. I hope this helps. Best wishes and I am glad your pet Waffles is better.