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My 3-week-old kitten got an antibiotic overdose. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 23 days old

I was supposed to give ky 3 weeks old kitten 0.08 ml of antibiotics but ins6i gave him .8 ml. What should i dooo?!

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2018

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Overdosing of antibiotics is usually not a huge deal. It can cause an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea. I would monitor for these signs. I do recommend calling your local emergency clinic (or posting another question) including which antibiotic (Amoxyclav?, Doxycycline?, etc.), as this might change the answer and inducing vomiting might be recommended. Otherwise, just monitor for signs of an upset stomach and skip the next dose. Best of luck with Sumi!

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