Re: Lucy very sick again

[Lernermichelle]

I never heard of cats getting straight penicillin-- or is that what amoxicyllin is?  Anyway, I read that injectible abx can still cause GI problems, I guess because they still kill bacteria in the GI tract.   So far, knock on wood, she seems a bit better since getting the I-R shot today.  Still sniffly and sleepy, but has eaten a lot more-- not normal amount, but I think more than half of normal amount-- and is grooming herself and walking around more.  So I have my fingers crossed.  We go back to the vet on Sat for another I-R shot, and I will ask about injectible abx then.   Thanks! Michelle   In a message dated 11/9/2006 7:59:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, um, it's very old school, but what about penicillin INJECTIONS? No GI upset at all... You can do it at home if your vet will show you how to do it. My dad gave our dogs penicillin shots for weeks when they had parvo and we couldn't afford treatment when I was a kid (they both lived too!) I know we try not to inject in cats due to sarcoma, BUT, as sick as Lucy is, and as bad as the oral stuff effects her IBD, I'd certainly consider it in her case! Phaewryn