jazzmin1956
July 31st, 2003, 05:57 PM
My cat developed a large abscess under his chin, which the vet lanced and drained. He was given a shot or two of antibiotics during the surgery procedure. He was also given the three major shots for rabies, Bordetella, and something else that I can't remember.
My cat seems fine for the most part. He's eating well, and I've been cleaning the open wound with hydrogen peroxide. The wound looks healthy, and must be healing because it itches, and my cat wants me to scratch his neck around the wound.
I know he doesn't feel completely well though. He doesn't want to go outside at all; utilizes the litter box. He sat directly outside the door last night and when I picked him up to bring him inside to go to bed; he began growling deep in his throat. He just wants to rest and sleep.
I'm supposed to administer 4 cc's, twice daily, of liquid antibiotic for 14 days. This seems extreme to me. I called the vet and asked if this regimen was really necessary. I've given him 3 does now, and I'm wondering if that's what's making my cat not feel well.
The vet said if I wanted to keep the wound clean and avoid the antibiotics I could, but if any swelling or fever became present; to bring him in immediately. He said it had been a large and deep abscess and that's why he prescribed the antibiotics.
As I rule, I think it's better for the body, whether human or animal, when the immune system fights off an infection. I'm not doubting there's a place for antibiotics but I believe they're over prescribed and in many cases cause more harm than good.
I've treated my cat(s) before for abscesses and when the wound opened up, I cleaned them with hydrogen peroxide and a little mercurochrome. The only reason I took my cat to the vet in this case was because I wasn't positive it was an abscess and it was so near the head, brain and heart.
I would appreciate any information and insight someone might have.
Thank you.
My cat seems fine for the most part. He's eating well, and I've been cleaning the open wound with hydrogen peroxide. The wound looks healthy, and must be healing because it itches, and my cat wants me to scratch his neck around the wound.
I know he doesn't feel completely well though. He doesn't want to go outside at all; utilizes the litter box. He sat directly outside the door last night and when I picked him up to bring him inside to go to bed; he began growling deep in his throat. He just wants to rest and sleep.
I'm supposed to administer 4 cc's, twice daily, of liquid antibiotic for 14 days. This seems extreme to me. I called the vet and asked if this regimen was really necessary. I've given him 3 does now, and I'm wondering if that's what's making my cat not feel well.
The vet said if I wanted to keep the wound clean and avoid the antibiotics I could, but if any swelling or fever became present; to bring him in immediately. He said it had been a large and deep abscess and that's why he prescribed the antibiotics.
As I rule, I think it's better for the body, whether human or animal, when the immune system fights off an infection. I'm not doubting there's a place for antibiotics but I believe they're over prescribed and in many cases cause more harm than good.
I've treated my cat(s) before for abscesses and when the wound opened up, I cleaned them with hydrogen peroxide and a little mercurochrome. The only reason I took my cat to the vet in this case was because I wasn't positive it was an abscess and it was so near the head, brain and heart.
I would appreciate any information and insight someone might have.
Thank you.