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Pet's info: Cat | Desert Lynx | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 2 days old | 11 lbs
Can I give a cat people antibiotics
1 Answer
Published on December 5th, 2018
My short answer is no. Cats are very small compared to humans and the dosing is completely different. This is not a safe approach. Plus, antibiotics should never be given without a prescription by a veterinarian, as inappropriate use can lead to bacterial resistance, which can cause more serious problems. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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