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How do I know if my cat bite is infected?

PoC avatarPosted on April 17, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 17, 2020

It is easy to tell if your cat bite is infected. The illustration below tells you. I am referring to a classic bacterial infection throughout this post. You’ll see inflammation (redness in the skin) spreading out from the place where … Continue reading →

Posted in cat bites | Tagged antibiotics, cat bite, cat bite infection, cat bites signs of infection, respect the cat | Leave a reply

Best antibiotics for a cat bite

PoC avatarPosted on January 3, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 3, 2020

These are the best antibiotics for cat bites (my thanks to InFocusL Culture that Infected Cat Bite (and Give Antibiotics): PREFERRED Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) ALTERNATIVES Add metronidazole to each alternative – used for anaerobic activity. It is unclear if metronidazole is … Continue reading →

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged antibiotics, cat bite, cat bite infection, cat bites signs of infection | Leave a reply

The transfer of antibiotic resistant bugs in saliva from pet to person

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2019

There’s a report out online about the dangers of antibiotic resistant bugs being transferred from cats and dogs to their owners via saliva. The theory is as follows. The overprescription of antibiotics for pets can result in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). … Continue reading →

Posted in Zoonotic Diseases | Tagged antibiotics, bacterial infection, petting a cat | Leave a reply

Veterinarians need a test to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2019

Veterinarians are using antibiotics in a precautionary manner when treating cats because they don’t have a quick test that can determine if antibiotics are really necessary. In short, there is a need with respect to both animals and humans to … Continue reading →

Posted in bacterial infections | Tagged antibiotics, bacterial infection, Cat antibiotics, veterinarians, viral infection | 1 Reply

Chewable antibiotic tablet for cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 3, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2020

I just noticed this: chewable antibiotic tablets for cats and dogs. They’re available in America and are FDA approved. They are manufactured by Piedmont Animal Health and the product is Baytril Soft Chewable Tablets. The antibiotic is enrofloxacin which is … Continue reading →

Posted in drugs | Tagged antibiotics, cat drugs | 7 Replies

How to prevent a cat bite from getting infected?

PoC avatarPosted on January 10, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 10, 2018

The way to prevent a cat bite from getting infected is to use a prescribed antibiotic immediately you see an infection. Speed is a critical aspect of the treatment. Strictly speaking this is not preventing an infection but reacting fast … Continue reading →

Posted in cat bite | Tagged antibiotics, cat bite, cat bite infection | 5 Replies

Antibiotics for Feline Diarrhea

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2016 by Michael BroadFebruary 5, 2016

Antibiotics may resolve feline diarrhoea but the veterinarian has to do extensive tests in order to diagnose antibiotic-responsive diarrhoea. The veterinarian has to rule out all other possible causes of the diarrhoea first. Apparently, it is not uncommon for cat … Continue reading →

Posted in diarrhea | Tagged antibiotics, cat diarrhea | 10 Replies

Overprescribing Antibiotics to Domestic Cats Can Lead to Obesity?

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2015

I have asked a question in the title to this article but it’s one founded on good research and information. I do not know of any other person who has raised this question. I think it is a valid question … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged antibiotics, Cat antibiotics, cat obesity, cat weight, fecal transplants, good bacteria, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Convenia: Worth the Risk?

PoC avatarPosted on March 23, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 15, 2018

Convenia, a long-acting injectable antibiotic, is very convenient. As is apparent, the drug’s name is based on its convenience. It works for up to 2 weeks. But is it worth the risk?  Are you sacrificing safety for convenience? Will your cat pay a heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in drugs | Tagged antibiotics, cat health problems, medicines, veterinarian | 7 Replies

Veterinarians are Bombarded with Conflicts of Interest

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2014

In the USA, in 2016, a new USFDA policy will ensure that veterinarians play a key role with respect to the use of antibiotics by farmers. Whereas people doctors prescribe antibiotics, in the farming industry and in food companies they … Continue reading →

Posted in Veterinarians | Tagged antibiotics, AVMA, Cat antibiotics, ethics, ethics in medicine, USA veterinarians, veterinarians | 9 Replies

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