Cat abscess, can't afford vet. How long should I give Clindamycin?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Oriental | Male
Hi my cat has an abscess and pus, and he looks so sick but i dont have a budget to take him to a vet, i want to help him?ive read about clindamycin,i just wanted to know for how many days usually i can let him take it. Thanks
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Published on May 20th, 2018
I am so sorry that your pet is so ill. If he is sick from an abscess then it has likely spread to his bloodstream and really needs to be lanced. Clindamycin is usually given for 7-10 days on average. I would highly recommend this resource to use for financial assistance to best help Temi. http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html He neds to have this abscess drained or he is likely to continue to be sick, even with the antibiotics on board. I wish you all the best and hope that Temi has a full and speedy recovery. Take care.
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Published on May 21st, 2018
Temi sounds very ill, and he has to see a vet for this abscess. He needs antibiotics, and no I do not recommend giving him human ones as the mg and dosage will not be correct for him. In addition, it's illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to give the dose information for any drug without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. In addition, the experts cannot say for certain if a specific drug is safe for your cat. Finally, it's quite serious he won't eat because when a cat doesn't eat for going on 72 hours, it causes liver damage which is fatal without treatment. I would consider his symptoms a medical emergency, and you need to take him into a vet immediately. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends to afford the vet, and see if your vet may accept payment plans. Best of luck.
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