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My kitten has a URI. Can I give her human amoxicillin for it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 24 days old | 3 lbs

Can I give my 10 week old kitten human amoxicillin for uri

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Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2018

No, I do not recommend giving your kitten human amoxicillin. The reason for this is two-fold. If you have liquid amoxicillin, it needs to be used within 10 days of being opened. Any leftover should be discarded or returned to your pharmacy for disposal. The second reason is a 3 lb kitten would use an extremely small dose compared to a human. I recommend visiting your veterinarian to get a safer treatment option. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 13th, 2018

    Without examining your cat we cannot legally advise you give her prescription antibiotics. Also unless the antibiotic is liquid it would be impossible to dose a tiny kitten safely, and if it is an old liquid it is likely expired as it only lasts for 10 days. Not all respiratory infections require antibiotics as some are viral. I would make an appointment for your kitty for a veterinary exam. You can read more about respiratory infection at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951489

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