Can I give my cat leftover Clavaseptin for a cough if I can't afford a vet?

It's likely that he is suffering from an upper respiratory infection, he will need an antibiotic course for that. If money is an issue please contact a cat charity in your area of living, they can help with costs of treatment in many cases. Many vets also have payment plans, and there is also a credit company that will land you money toward vet bills ( https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/) .

Please do not give medication prescribed for another cat to Rainstorm. It's not safe at all, and it may not be the correct medication to treat his condition. It could be he has allergies causing his face to break out, or he could have fleas, mites, or ringworm. I do have to recommend another vet visit, as the cause needs to be diagnosed in order to find the correct treatment. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. You can see if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you. Best of luck.

Hi. Poor Ozzy. First, there isn't such thing as an over the counter veterinarian, so I'm not sure what you mean by that. No antibiotics can be prescribed without an exam. Over the counter worm medication may not work as well as ones prescribed by your veterinarian. If it's been 2 weeks, it would have worked by now. This could mean it is something other then parasites, or in addition to parasites. A cough in a kitty usually is caused by an upper respiratory infection, cardiac disease, asthma, heartworm disease, or parasites (not gotten by the dewormer). If it is an upper respiratory infection and the antibiotics were appropriately prescribed for Ozzy, then it would mean it's a viral upper respiratory infection. Ozzy will need to be seen for a cough of that duration and diarrhea. We don't know the cause here without an exam and diagnostics.

Unfortunately no, there are not. Many human medications, especially OTC ones, can be toxic to cats and fatal if given. It's true that Buddha could be coughing because of a respiratory infection, but it could also be due to allergies or something more serious such as heart disease. I would have him seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing his cough, and can prescribe safe medications for him. I can also give you some things at home that may help him, and are safe to use in conjunction with medications from the vet. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Good luck, I hope this helps!

No, I cannot recommend doing that. For one, I cannot legally say it's safe, and two I cannot say it's the correct treatment. Boo Boo could be coughing due to heart disease or respiratory disease. You need to have him seen by a vet tomorrow for this.

Oh no, poor Oscar! It could be that he is suffering from a respiratory infection, and given that it's been going on for five days now, I would have him seen by a vet. He may benefit from some medications for his symptoms, which the vet can prescribe. There are some things you can do for him at home that will work well with medications from the vet. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

I am so sorry to hear about Creole! Unfortunately there isn't much we can do in terms of at-home care here other than closely monitoring for worsening/changes such as vomiting, difficulty breathing, vomiting, not wanting to eat/drink, change in voice/meow. If these occur or his coughing doesn't resolve, you could see if there is a low cost clinic near you- sometimes an animal shelter/humane society will have a low cost clinic, or you may be able to find a vet clinic in your area that offers payment plans or takes Care Credit or another credit extension service. You can find more about your options for paying for veterinary care at : http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html Best of luck to you and Creole.