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My cat is on antibiotics. Can I change the dosing time for work?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10.5 lbs

Hi my cat has a respiratory infection, and is on antibiotics. I started his first dose at 6p last night. Then I gave him a dose 6a the next day but I don’t think all of the antibiotic made it in his mouth because I looked at the tube later on and saw it pretty much filled. Is there a chance I can change the time of giving him the antibiotic cause of work it’s better if I could give it to him around 11p

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Sam. Since you didn't give all of the medication at once, you can switch the times to make it more convenient for you. Just make sure to give it at the new times consistently. I hope this helps!

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