A friend of mine is going to give his cat penicillin....this cant be right....
2007-08-25 19:12:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
its for a upper respiratory infection...just wondering cause i didn't know you could do that
2007-08-25 19:14:19 · update #1
You should never give an animal human medication without getting express written directions from your vet. It could make your pet very sick, or worse yet, kill it.
Tell your friend that he should take the cat to the vet & not medicate it himself.
2007-08-25 19:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our cat is taking a course of penicillin tablets but they are from the vets.
2007-08-26 02:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's what the Vet would give it. The penicillin they give cats and dogs is the same stuff they give Kids... its even bubble gum flavored.
2007-08-26 02:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by babydragonspawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's human medicine, don't do it, the doseage isn't going to be right for the cat. Cat medication should only be prescribed by a vet.
2007-08-26 22:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats what we give our cats but its from the vet. You might want to ask them . But i dont think your friend should give his cat that. It might not be good
2007-08-26 04:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by Wop 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is a total idiot. Would he give his kid medication without a doctor's advice?
This kills me- frankly, when I hire somebody to do ANYTHING it is because I need help and can't do it myself. Professions, including plumbers, writers, bookkeepers and CERTAINLY doctors are legit- we need them! Tell your friend that killing the cat is unethical.
2007-08-26 05:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If his vet gave it to him then it is clearly okay! If not then you should let them know that it may be dangerous to give them human medicine.
2007-08-26 02:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long its been prescribed by a vet, what's the problem?
2007-08-26 02:16:31 · answer #8 · answered by kc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋