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My cat stopped eating after Augmentin. What should I feed her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

My vet prescribed Augmentin for my cat but after I gave it my cat stopped eating. I think it's because of the antibiotic and I'm not sure with what food should I give it. Now she doesn't want to eat nothing and she is afraid that I will give her Augmentin! What should I do?

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Answered By Robin Burdine, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 11th, 2017

Hi and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are many reasons why Ariel could stop eating, one of which could be the antibiotic (Augmentin). The reason she is on Augmentin could be another reason why she has stopped eating. Augmentin does have a potential to be rough on the GI system, it can cause animals to have GI signs, ie vomiting, diarrhea and not wanting to eat. Often times if it is given with a meal these signs are avoided; however, just like in humans every animal responds differently to medication. Ariel may just be sensitive to Augmentin. I would recommend offering boiled, skinless chicken breast; even chicken or turkey baby food to encourage her to eat-try warming the food up as that often encourages them to eat as well. I would also speak with your veterinarian about her medication as she does need to be on a medication for the underlying condition-it just may need to be a different one. I hope Ariel starts to feel better. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    It is difficult to know, without more clinical details of the disease is affecting her, if the inappetence is due to the antibiotics or to the disease itself. Augmentin can cause stomach upset but it is rarely the only cause of inappetence. Please complete your question describing the problem she is having (and the dosage of antibiotics she is having) to receive a specific answer from us.

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