My cat has been on liquid clavamox for 6.5 days getting the medication twice a day. I was in a hurry this morning and forgot the put the medication back in the fridge. It was out for about 9 hours while I was at work. Does anyone know how long this can be left out of the fridge? Thanks!
2006-10-12 11:58:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Just keep a close eye on the color of the clavamox if it starts showing signs of discoloration the medication has gone bad.
2006-10-12 12:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have shortened its life by leaving it out for 9 hours.
however you have given it for almost 7 days, and I would finish the treatment regardless. the potency has been affected no doubt, but its not completely worthless, and not worth purchasing another bottle for just 2 and 1/2 days of treatment. Leaving it out for 9 hours does not mean it goes from 100% to 0%.
2006-10-12 19:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by dbsavajoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be Ok...
Baybe lost a little potency but it's now like you left it in your car in the middle of summer.
Just put it back in the refrig & finish the original prescribed days,then toss it.
When in doubt call your vet for the yea or nay vote as to wether or not to use it.
2006-10-12 20:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not good any more, but if your cat has had it for 6.5 days then it is no big deal that he didn't get the last dose. Don't give him any more of it. Because fungus will start to grow in it when left out.
2006-10-12 19:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be fine. You can still use it and then put it back in the fridge after you use it. Your cat already got most of his recommended dose so if he misses the last day it's not going to hurt him. If you feel uncomfortable call you vet office and they can tell you what to do.
2006-10-12 19:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Nisa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it should be OK as long as you put it back into the fridge right after you found it out. also, any portion thats left should be thrown out after 14 days...regardless of if he needs more or not...it only lasts about that long.
2006-10-12 20:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be ok but i would call the vet to make sure
2006-10-12 20:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋