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My cat has feline coronavirus. Do antibiotics help treat it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

What antibiotic treats feline corona

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2017

Unfortunately, there is no known cure or effective treatment for feline coronavirus. Treatment is aimed at supportive care, such as good nursing care and nutrition, and alleviating the inflammatory response of the virus. This supportive care may include fluid therapy, draining any accumulated fluids, blood transfusions, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids in addition to antibiotics. The decision as to which antibiotic to use is based upon the current symptoms the animal is showing, and can be determined by the vet treating Baby. Unfortunately, the experts cannot say which antibiotic would be best for her because we cannot see her in person which make it illegal for us to prescribe or recommend a drug. I would discuss with your vet which drugs would be best to use on Baby based on her current symptoms, and the vet can prescribe them for her.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

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    Feline corona is a virus and does not respond to antibiotics which help to treat bacterial disease. If your cat has developed a secondary bacterial infection due to the damage done by corona virus you must contact your vet to prescribe medications as appropriate. We are not able to discuss dose rate or prescribed medications on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach, this must be done by the vet treating your pets. Fluid intake and frequent, small meals of bland, easily digested food are important to speed recovery

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