Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 months and 1 day old | 10.13 lbs
Hello! My cat was just prescribed amoxicillin for a suspected upper respiratory infection. We gave him his first dose about an hour ago and his fever has risen. I fear he has drug fever. Is it ok to wait until the morning to address this?
1 Answer
Published on May 2nd, 2017
It depends on how high Al's fever is at the moment. A cat's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F. Take his temperature rectally, and if it's above 103F, he will need to see a vet immediately. Should it be normal or between 102.5-103F, then he can wait until the morning to see the vet.
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