Antibiotics
Antibiotics are extracts of basic plants such as molds and fungi. They are capable of destroying some microorganisms that cause disease.
Antibiotics fall into two general categories. Those that are bacteriostatic ( or fungistatic) inhibit the growth of microorganisms, but don't kill them outright. Bacteriocidal and fungicidal drugs destroy the microorganisms.
Bacteria are classified according to their ability to cause disease. Pathogenic bacteria are capable of producing a particular illness or infection. Non-pathogenic bacteria live on (or within) the host, but don't cause illness under normal circumstances. They are referred to as normal flora. Some of them produce substances necessary to the well-being of the host. For example, bacteria in the bowel synthesixe vitamin K which is absorbed into the animal's blood stream and is necessary for normal blood cloting.
Antibiotics are specific for certain pathogenic bacteria. The number now available brings with it new possibilities for animal sensitiveity and allergy, and multiplies the potential hazards of mismanagement.
AMOXICILLIN: Tablets 100ml tablets 1/2 tablet BID for 10lb cat. Drops 1 cc for 10 lb cat (.1 cc per pound) daily in two doses.
Cefa Drops: 2cc for 10lb cat SID. Used for kittens (.2cc per pound)
Clavamox: White tablets in foil given BID Drops 1cc =1 tablet. 1cc for a ten pound cat (.1cc per lb ) BID
Baytril DO NOT USE ON PREGNANT OR CATS UNDER AGE OF 1 YEAR. Dosage is 1 tablet SID or 1/2 tablet BID.
Antirobe 2cc for 10lb cat SID used for dental and deep tissue conditions.
Vibramycin: DO NOT USE IN KITTENS UNDER 5 MONTHS 2.5 cc for a 10lb cat (.25cc per lb ) BID.
Gentocin 1 drop in affected eye(s) BID. Can be used in nose.
Gentocin Durafilm: NEVER TO BE USED WITHOUT SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FROM VETERINARIAN.
Chloramphenicol: Small amount used in affected eye(s) BID. Apply with finger to insure tube will not be contminated or you do not injure eye
Terramycin: Small amount used in affected eye(s) BID. Appy with finger to insure tube will not be contaminated or you do not injure eye.
Neo-Synerphrine or Afrin (baby strength) can relieve a stuffed nose encouraging a cat to eat.
Panalog(Derma Vet is generic Panalog) used on sores etc. It is generally sage to use on all skin problems.
Albon: Used for cocidia. Also as general antibiotic. 2.5 cc SID for a 10lb cat. Double the dose the first day.
Albon-Barium Mixture: Mixed half and half-5cc for 10lb cat (.50cc per pound) SID
Barium Used for diarrhea, particularly in kittens-.50cc per pound SID.
Micro-Vet 1/2 teaspoon added to food for minimum of three days. It adds flora into intestinal tract of cat that may have been affected by antibiotics.
Metronidazole: (Flagyl ) For coccidia. 250mg tablet SID for 10 days of 10lb cat.
Metro-Pet-Tinic Mix: May be mixed with Pet Tinic, particularly for kittens.Crush a 250 mg tablet and add to 5cc Pet Tinc. Shake well before administering. dosage is .50cc per pound for 5 to 7 days. Give once a day.
Droncit: For tape worms which look like rice grains in stool. 1/2 tablet for cat under 4lb. 1 tablet for 4 to 11lb cat and 1 1/2 tablet for cat over 11lbs.-give one time only.
Strongid: For roundworms or asacrids (found by fecal exam). .6cc for 10lb cat( .06 cc per pound). Repeat in 2 weeks.
Valbazen: For giardia or coccidia. .25cc per pound once a day for 5 days.Repeat in 2 weeks.
Immodium: 1cc once a day for an adult cat. Not to be used for more then three days.
Fluids: For dehydrated cats. Test cat by lifting scruff. If it doesn't come back quickly to normal the cat needs fluids.150 ml for adult cat. You can use large syringe for kittens, which receive 40 to 100 ml depending on their size.
Pet Tinic: 1cc once a day for an adult cat. It is a good supplement for the anemic or underweight cat.
*SID=once a day *BID=2 times a day
