she has had her booster jag and is perfectly well
2007-01-26 06:26:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Like someone else mentioned.... there is bacteria in the mouth of animals (just like us) that the bacteria goes into the bloodstream and affects the liver and kidneys. That is why they gave you the antibiotics to give your cat to prevent that from happening. When they clean the teeth the gums bleed hence that infection getting into the blood. Goes the same for us. If our dentist feels it is relevant that we need antibiotics for the same exact reason.
No worries. Your vet is doing the right thing.
2007-01-26 07:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by moo shell 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend giving the kitten any of the other cats antibiotics as the dose might be to high for your small kitten. You have done the right thing by cleaning out the ears with water to get rid of any of the hartz cleaner as it could be a little strong for the kitten.. You are at the vets in the morning let the vet have a look it could be the kitten has ear mites or an infection the vet will be able to take a look and tell you the best treatment
2016-05-24 02:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our vet surgery generally only gives long acting antibiotics at the time of the procedure by injection.
However, some animals which have particularly awful mouths, where there are rotten teeth and potential abscesses we do give pre-op antibiotics as it helps to settle inflammation and infection before the procedure, making the dental work easier for the vet and therefore less painful afterwards for the animal.
2007-01-26 08:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by midge 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats have a lot of bacteria in their mouths as well as other animals, but they eat things such as rats, mice, bugs, and other highly diseased animals. When they clean the teeth, there is a chance the gum will be scratched or cut. If this happens, the germs from within the cats mouth will infect the cat (bloodstream). The antibiotic will help reduce any cat disease and keep your kitty healthy.
2007-01-26 06:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by williesimple 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are harmful plaque that harbor bacteria in and near to the gums that when it gets into the blood stream will attack the heart and cause heart damage. It happens in humans also and studies show they should have a round of antibiotics before they get a tooth pulled in order to save the heart from any damaging infection from the bacteria. These are the common bacteria that live under the gum near the tooth that can be harmful to the internal organs and cause severe infections
Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
Bacteroides asaccharolyticus
Fusobacterium nucleatum
Eikenella corrodans
Porphyromonas gingivalis
Actinomyces viscous
2007-01-26 06:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The only reason for before teeth cleaning is because she has a heart condition or another preexisting condition that would require an extra precaution against infection.
We give antibiotics afterwards though. Perhaps your vet is just precautious?
2007-01-26 06:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
inside a cats mouth is full of bacteria which could lead to an infection so they administer the antibiotics as a precautionary measure to help prevent an infection.
2007-01-26 06:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by The Crow Tribe Awakkule 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To prevent infection after the cleaning. This is standard procedure. Your vet probably prescribed a basic, such as Clavamox or Amoxi...
2007-01-26 06:46:16 · answer #8 · answered by KL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because tartar on the teeth can cause infections. The vets sound good ones by ensuring that everything goes smoothly and there is no chance of infection and it heals quickly and well.
2007-01-26 20:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the chance of infection. Gums often get cuts in them from cleaning.
2007-01-26 06:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋