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Is 50mg Cefpodoxime safe for an 8 lb cat with a urinary infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat was prescribed Cefpodoxime for uri issues.The dosage is 1/2 of a 100mg pill once a day for 9 days .Is that to much for an 8 lb. cat??

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2018

Hello. While this is not a huge overdose, it is a bit high for an 8-pound cat. Please double check with your veterinarian to see if he wants you to continue with this dose. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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