My cat has a chest infection or fluid. Can I give her antibiotics?

It is really best if you speak to your local veterinarian. We cannot prescribe medications/treatment over the internet as it is against the law here in the U.S. We would have to examine the animal in person to prescribe anything. The treatment would also depend if the infection is viral or bacterial related. If you are in medical school you should know that antibiotics do not treat viruses but may be used in these cases to prevent a secondary bacterial infection. We also do not know what medications you have available to you in your country. Be very careful here. Just because you are trained to treat humans does not mean you can treat animals; just like veterinarians should not treat humans. There are very many differences between species as to what medications they can have or not have and at what doses. They also get different diseases than humans. You really need to have Lio examined by your local veterinarian. ( https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/sneezing-and-upper-respiratory-disease/ )

If your PetCO has a veterinary facility you can bring your cat for an exam and then the veterinarian there will prescribe the appropriate medication. I am afraid antibiotics can only be prescribed after a veterinary exam.

There is no treatment for corona virus. Although there is a vaccine, the cat would need to have received it before becoming ill with the virus. Supportive care to treat the symptoms are the best option at this point. Antibiotics would only be effective if there is a bacterial infection. If the vet in Russia has determined that there is a bacterial infection, they will be able to prescribe an antibiotic such as Clavamox. However, you will not be able to purchase antibiotics here to send to another country. If the cat becomes dehydrated, the vet will want to administer intravenous (IV) fluids. This is not something that can be done at home. Oral steroids such as prednisolone can sometimes be helpful but again, these would need to be prescribed by a vet in Russia.

Hello, There is nothing over the counter I would recommend giving to a feral animal. A lot of respiratory disease in cats is viral based, but even with secondary infections, dosing the antibiotics correctly in an outdoor cat is very difficult and would likely result in antibiotic resistance and a worse infection. There are long acting injectable antibiotics, but Oreo would need to be able to be trapped or handled to be assessed by a vet for the need for antibiotics and to receive the injection. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Trixie. You would need to see a vet to get antibiotics, but they likely won't work as most respiratory infections in cats are caused by viruses. There are a few things you can try at home for her. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I hope this helps!

I can't recommend doing this, it's illegal for me to do that without seeing Oscar in person first. I never recommend giving one animal another animal's medication. Plus, it may not be the correct treatment for his cough. He does have to see a vet, and if paying for a vet is an issue, I can put some links below to financial resources that may help. Best of luck. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web http://canada.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pet-financing-options-1264/ http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/

It could be a respiratory infection. Unfortunately in cats, respiratory infections are typically called by a virus, which means antibiotics won't work. There are few things you can try at home for Esther. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.