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How much penicillin do you give a kitten injectable?
A: Penicillin G. We also use Pen 48 which lasts 48 hours at a time. The dose is 0.1cc per 1 lb. SQ once a day.
Can you give kittens penicillin?
The protocol is to give a single injection of Penicillin G to kittens 4 weeks or under that aren’t nursing on a mother. They apparently also give it to kittens sometimes when kittens are starting to eat solid food.
Can you give metronidazole to kittens?
Metronidazole should not be used in young puppies and kittens. Metronidazole should be avoided or used with caution, at reduced doses, in animals with kidney or liver disease.
Can you give a kitten penicillin orally?
Penicillin is usually given by injection. Some types can be injected into a vein while others must be injected into a muscle or under the skin. An oral form is available but is rarely prescribed. It works best on an empty stomach but may be given with food if stomach upset occurs.
What age can you give a kitten antibiotics?
A: Antibiotics can be given as young as 2 weeks of age, if necessary.
Can you give a kitten amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is the first choice of veterinarians treating urinary tract infections in cats. It may also be effective for the treatment of diarrhea in cats and kittens, as well as infected wounds of the skin. It is not used to treat viral infections.
Can you give injectable penicillin orally?
Penicillin G is available in crystalline, procaine, and benzathine forms. Because it is unstable at low pH, oral administration is not possible, so the agent is administered by injection.
How much metronidazole can I give a kitten?
The dosage for metronidazole is based on how much your cat weighs. A typical dose for most cases of diarrhea is 7.5 mg to 10 mg per kilogram of body weight twice daily. If the vet suspects a Giardia infection, the metronidazole dose may be between 10 mg and 25 mg per kilogram of body weight twice daily for 5 days.
How much metronidazole do I give a kitten?
Treatment of giardiasis in cats and kittens has not changed drastically for many years, and includes specific anti-protozoal therapy combined with environmental control. Metronidazole, at a dose of 25 mg/kg po q12h for 7 days, continues to be a highly effective therapy for the disease in affected cats.
How much oral penicillin do you give a cat?
Give 6,000 i.u. per Kg of body weight (1 mL/50 Kg)….Dosage.
| Body Weight | Minimum Dosage |
|---|---|
| 20 – 50 Kg | 1/2 – 1 mL |
| 50 – 100 Kg | 1 – 2 mL |
| 100 – 200 Kg | 2 – 4 mL |
| 200 – 400 Kg | 4 – 8 mL |
How much penicillin do you give a 5 lb cat?
The daily dose of penicillin is 3,000 units per pound of body weight (1 mL per 100 lbs body weight). Continue daily treatment until recovery is apparent and for at least one day after symptoms disappear, usually in two to three days.