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Hi my cat has a small abscess and i was told to give her the cephalexin 600 that i already have a home,what would the dose be please,she is 5kilos
You cannot give a cat cephalexin 600 mg, it is way too much, you need to take her to the vet in order to get an antibiotic injection and the vet will also most likely need to lance and clean the abscess.
Updated on September 24th, 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.
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What’s the difference in cephalexin and simplicef
Cephalexin and Simplicef are both cephalosporins, so they are the same group of antibiotics, but cephalexin is the generic name for a 1st generation cephalosporin and Simplicef is a trade name for Cefpodoxime which is a 3rd generation cephalosporin (so it is a newer drug) and works better in some circumstances. Here is more information on both drugs. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=538 https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2038 I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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My dog was diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus on Thursday she also had 106 fever. Prescribed 20mg Prednisone and 500mg Cephalexin 2xs a day each. She had diarreah this morning, vet said tsp yogurt with each meal and then she vomited 3 times since 2:3
Hello. Cephalexin is a very common antibiotic used in pets & usually does not cause a problem, but your dog may indeed have a sensitivity to it. I am glad you held off giving the medication this evening, but I would try it again tomorrow morning about 30 minutes after she eats. If she holds it down, great but if she vomits then your veterinarian will need to prescribe another antibiotic on Monday if necessary. Continue the steroid as this is the more important medication. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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My cat miscarried 3 days ago.today I noticed some bloody discharge at her urinary way.she has fever also. Vet prescribed her cefadroxil antibiotic.but I heard it can harm kidneys. I consulted another vet.he suggested amoxicillin‐clavulanic.now I'm co
Either one of those antibiotics would be fine. In general the amoxicillin -clavulanoc may be slightly better absorbed. Unless your cat is a breeding cat, I recommend to have her spayed as this will provide many health benefits. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025