My cat drools after taking antibiotics. Is this a normal reaction?

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Cat drools after he is given medicine. He had an abscess and was prescribed Augmentin suspension (200mg amoxycillin/28.5mg potassium clavulanate per 5mL). Dosage is 2mL twice a day. He doesn't drool while eating or drinking water, just after medicine. Is it a bad reaction to medication? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

While I think it is probably a reaction to the medication I don't necessarily think that it is a 'bad' reaction. Some cats react to the flavor of antibiotics or become stressed when the medication is administered which leads to drooling. This antibiotic could also cause nausea, but if Dusky isn't vomiting the drooling probably isn't related to nausea. You could try giving the antibiotic right after a meal to hopefully minimize any chance of nausea.

My cat drools after taking antibiotics. Is this a normal reaction?

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