Is Clavamox safe for kittens with dehydration affecting their kidneys?

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I took my kitten into a vet and was told he was dehydrated and it was critical that this was affecting his kidneys. They took blood. Gave him and IV for fluids sent us home with medicine give Clavamox drops for 10 days twice a day 0.4 ml. Orally. When we give it to my kitten it wiped him out. I’m looking at the box and it reads it for dog and cat skin irritation or pyoderma and or tissue infections. Was this medication prescribed correctly? I’ve currently been giving kitty electrolytes to help.

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure exactly what is going on with your kitten, but Clavamox is given to treat many different types of bacterial infections, such as ones of the urinary tract. If your kitten is really dehydrated, bacteria can build up due to him not passing urine, leading to an infection. That may be why your vet prescribed the Clavamox.

Is Clavamox safe for kittens with dehydration affecting their kidneys?

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