My cat is licking, shedding, and sick after antibiotics. Why?

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My cat is licking everything constantly, was constipated, took to vet and had an enema, not cancer according to bloodwork, took him back 2nd time and was told he had bladder infection and given antibiotics, can't afford to take him back again, his hair is coming out in masses when brushed and he is not acting himself. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years old | 12 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Antibiotics can cause an upset stomach and nausea to make him feel bad. You may need to change foods to a sensitive stomach or prescription diet formula such as Science diet I/D or W/D to help with going to the bathroom. You can also add miralax to the diet, 1/8 teaspoon twice a week. The best things for hair loss is the continue brushing it to get the clumps out. This can be a sign of stress or an infection. Depending on what type of antibiotic you are on, this may treat that skin also. You can add omega 3 fatty acids to the diet to help with the skin and shedding also.

My cat is licking, shedding, and sick after antibiotics. Why?

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