My pet's antibiotics ran out early. Do I have to pay for more?

It is important to follow all directions by your vet and to attend a recheck appointment in order to ensure that the condition is completely resolved and whether there is need to continue to the treatment. Many conditions will improve with antibiotics but may return quickly if the comlete course is not followed and the infection cleared completely

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. The answer is, it depends. We need more information. When was the refrigerated amoxicillin reconstituted? If it was longer than 14 days ago then it is no longer good. Is this formulation the same mg/ml as the one you got from the veterinarian? It is best for you to repost with that information so we can help you better. Honestly, though, if he is only sneezing, has no other symptoms and is eating/drinking well I would not bother with the antibiotics. Usually a URI is due to a mixed infection of bacteria and viruses - you cannot treat the viral portion with antibiotics and typically after 10 days the bacterial portion is under control. You are better off letting his own immune system kick in. I recommend you use something like Imuquin to help boost his immunity instead of using antibiotics. ( https://www.chewy.com/nutramax-imuquin-beta-glucans-marine/dp/572566 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Not a problem Laila, I'm glad to help! It's absolutely fine to wait to give her more until when her next dose is due, especially since you aren't sure how much she was given. You don't want to give her too much and risk an overdose. Hopefully next time, the syringe won't get stuck and you can give her all the antibiotic! Have a great night :-)

Unfortunately, in the forum there is no continuing thread of questions from user, so I may have missed a previous post from you. I would not recommend self treating your pet with antibiotics, as you may accidentally do harm to him. In addition, if it's the wrong antibiotic for his condition, you will be promoting antibiotic resistance. If your pet is sick and needs antibiotics, he will need to see a vet. I can give you some resources to help you afford a vet. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, 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/ I would have your pet seen by a vet today.

Yes, that should be enough antibiotics. If Hestia continues to have symptoms of sneezing and diarrhea after four days on the antibiotics then you should ask your veterinarian for more doses of antibiotics (probably another 4-5 days worth). Your vet may choose to switch to a different antibiotic. I would wait and see how Hestia is feeling after she completes all four days of the Baytril. However, if Hastia's symptoms get worse while on the Baytril, then take her back to the veterinarian for further evaluation/treatment. I hope this has helped. Thank you for using pet coach.

This is a common problem with cats and it's likely that most of them don't get their full dose due to spitting or accidental wastage. While it's best to make sure she gets the full dose, there will be some effect even if she gets a little. I usually don't prescribe antibiotics for extractions unless there appears to be a bad infection. I'm sure your vet prescribed them for good reason, but you can always call and ask how important they are and let them know that it's nearly impossible to give. They may advise you to stop the medication, or have an alternative solution to the problem. I hope that helps and Vivian gets better soon.

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should give the tablets for the number of days instructed on the bottle. Typically this is anywhere from 7-10 days. I hope this helps. Best wishes and I am glad your pet Waffles is better.