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Albon is an anti-bacterial medication used to treat sulfadimethoxine-sensitive bacterial infections in cats. It is frequently the drug of choice for treating the bacterial enteritis associated with coccidiosis.
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Amikacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections that have not responded to more commonly used antibiotics.
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While amitriptyline was originally developed out of a need in human medicine as an anti-anxiety medication, in cats it is prescribed for conditions such as urinating out of the litter box, spraying and excessive grooming.
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Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic with a wide range of uses for the cat breeder. Amoxicillin is a good choiuce when the sensitivity of the bacteria is unknown.
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In an ever-expanding world of new antibiotics, it is helpful for the cat breeder to learn the main types and classifications of antibiotics available in feline veterinary medicine in order to understand their differences.
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Newborn kittens do not have a lot of "reserves" with which to fight against a health problem, so it is paramount that you know the earliest signs to look for that might indicate that there is a problem, especially an infection.
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Artificial tears are a human product that can be used as lubricating eye drops for the treatment of a cat with dry or irritated eyes. Artificial tears are available over-the-counter and may be used as a supplement to other eye treatments.
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Aspirin is used in cats in the treatment of cardiomyopathy, arthritis, pain, and fever. The dose is based on the cat’s weight and the condition being treated, and is determined by the veterinarian. Some conditions require a reduction in dose.
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Baycox is the best drug to fight coccidiosis in a cattery situation. Included in this article are details of the latest dosing protocol and a list of Baycox suppliers.
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Use this handy chart to determine the correct dosages to use when administering Baycox to treat Coccidia. Included in the chart are dosages for kittens weighing as little as 4 ounces up to the dose needed for a 20 pound cat.
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Baytril is a 'big-gun' antibiotic especially useful in the treatment of difficult respiratory infections and chronic urinary infections in the cat.
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It is essential to never over-dose when medicating with Baytril. High dosages of Baytril can cause eyesight problems in your cat.
Budesonide is a corticosteroid developed for use in humans but is now being used as an alternative for management of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in cats, especially in severe cases that have failed to respond to treatment with the usual corticosteroids.
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The human antidepressant, Buspar, has proven effective at treating cats with behavioral and litterbox issues.
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Cephalexin is a good broad spectrum antibiotic commonly used in veterinary practice. Learn about its uses, dosing information and precautions.
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Cidofovir is a broad-spectrum anti-viral drug used to treat infections of the eye associated with Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1). Because Cidofovir only requires twice daily dosing, it offers an advantage over other antiviral eye drops that need to be applied more often.
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Clavamox, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid. is a penicillin-like broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is one of the most useful general antibiotics for the cat breeder.
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Clindamycin is a narrow range antibiotic most commonly used in the treatment of soft tissue infections, dental infections and bone infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
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Here is a handy chart with the use and dosages of many of the most common drugs that a cat breeder should have in their favorite medical kit.
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Convenia is an injectable antibiotic that in a single shot can take the place of giving an oral antibiotic for twice a day for 14 days. While this is a major convenience when treating a cat, it also has a few drawbacks.
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