Ask Your Cat Question. Cat Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Cat Question?)

Our cat was given one injection of baytril (do ...
Sent to Cat Experts August 20 07:24 PM

Our cat was given one injection of baytril (do not know the strength) followed by Azium INJ (2MG) to lessen adverse reaction about 10:00am on 8/19. We were told to give her tabs by mouth on the same day after 8:00pm. Tabs had B23 on pill. We were told to give twice a day. We did give the pill this morning 8/20 but our cat will not eat or drink. Could this be related to taking the baytril? Our vet started on vacation today.

 

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $8
Answer
August 20 9:10 PM (1 hour and 46 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
Yes, if the baytril is given orally it can make the cat not want to eat. It can be so severe that sometimes another antibiotic has to be used. Is there another vet in the practice taking over the cases while yours is on vacation? Or are they referring to another practice? If you can, make sure to call tomorrow and see if they want to change the antibiotic. At the minimum, I usually take them off it for a day or two and maybe try again. Most of the time, though, if the baytril causes them to lose their appetite, I just try a different antibiotic. THere are several that can be used instead of baytril. I would skip this evening's dose, and call the vet in the morning.
Dr. Vicky Lamb -- Veterinarian100% Positive Feedback on 117 Cat Accepts
15 years small animal veterinarian
Reply
August 20 9:32 PM (21 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
Relist: I still need help.
Does the baytril affect drinking as well?

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on August 20 2006 at 9:38 PM
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 20 9:53 PM (20 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark

It can. I believe it can cause the cat to be nauseous, so it may not want to take anything by mouth.

What was the primary condition the baytril was used for? You need to consider this as a cause of the loss of appetite as well...but I usually look at the baytril first if they were eating normally prior to being put on it.

Dr. Vicky Lamb -- Veterinarian100% Positive Feedback on 117 Cat Accepts
15 years small animal veterinarian
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Cat Breed Info and Feline Health Care