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My cat took gentamicin. Why is she drinking and peeing more often?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | 7 months and 25 days old | 2.25 lbs

My cat has ingested 0.7ml gentimicin once in a day as prescribed by vet.but after injecting gentamicin frequent urination and increased thirst is observed.what should I do now.plz help.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 26th, 2019

Ideally, since gentamicin can affect kidney function, Guddu should be rechecked by your veterinarian. Bloodwork can be submitted to assess kidney function. A urine sample should also be submitted. The symptoms described may be related or they may be coincidental and due to something else.

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