This is just FYI ... Antibiotics

Clavomox - New Jersey

Amoxicillian or Baytril in Ohio. It is a three vet practice and since it was always for the same problem, I think which one depended on which vet.

Clavamox first except for Coco.
Makes her sick.
Cefalexin/Cefa Drops another one that makes Coco sick.
Baytril
Orbax
Not sure what the shots were.
I have to check the paper.

I am in Virginia

URI First Choice: Baytril
If resistant to Baytril then 2nd choice: chloramphenicol

Clavamox here in my neck of MN.

Zeniquin (marbofloxacin) first here in CO for urinary infections or skin issues (haven't had any URIs, so don't know what's used for those.) It's and excellent broad spectrum antibiotic that's extremely well tolerated with once a day dosing. I'm surprised that it's not used more often in other areas. It is expensive--perhaps that's why?

Originally Posted by Simkie

Zeniquin (marbofloxacin) first here in CO for urinary infections or skin issues (haven't had any URIs, so don't know what's used for those.) It's and excellent broad spectrum antibiotic that's extremely well tolerated with once a day dosing. I'm surprised that it's not used more often in other areas. It is expensive--perhaps that's why?

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At the clinic (also in CO) I worked at, we gave Clavamox first. =/ I only saw Amoxicillin prescribed once, and Baytril was used only for pocket pets/guinea pigs. We never used marbofloxacin.

Originally Posted by Katzyn

At the clinic (also in CO) I worked at, we gave Clavamox first. =/ I only saw Amoxicillin prescribed once, and Baytril was used only for pocket pets/guinea pigs. We never used marbofloxacin.

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At probably a half dozen clinics in...I don't know...maybe 8 years? I have always had Zeniquin prescribed first.

I'm curious--where did your vets go to school? I wonder if this is a CSU thing.

I have had Baytril prescribed for my pet mice, when they have respiratory issues. I am not sure if I've ever gotten Baytril for one of my kitties.

Here in NZ it's Clavulox and 2nd Vibravet

I've seen many references to the use of Baytril in this thread.

Baytril can be a very effective "antibiotic"...what may be surprising is that it can also be quite dangerous...dangerous if the dosage is too high, and dangerous "in older cats". My overall take on this drug is that it's best reserved for difficult infections (inner ear, "deep" bladder/kidney) and not used "willy-nilly" (which might seem to be the "norm" in certain Vet practices).

Here are a couple of references: first, and also this one.

I would certainly urge anyone receiving a prescription for Baytril for "simple" infections to challenge your Vet on the necessity of using this as opposed to a "safer" alternative....and, if it is to be used, to double-check the dosage being prescribed: no greater than 5mg/kg of body weight.

I also have a reference from another site where a Vet speaks to these cautions...PM me if you want it.

Reporting from WI

Alpine was given Clavamox for her UTI--a 2 week course.
That didn't work, so she's on Baytril for 7 days. I hope this takes care of her infection, I feel so bad for her!

3 weeks ago I had one down with bloody pooh, after about 7 days of the runs. DR. ran tests, nothing bad...we think its IBD....so he gave her a shot.....then sent me home with Flagel....that is a med my DR.'s gave me, for yeast infections way back in the 80's. So thats what is used in Sunny So. Califorina.

Here in north central WV the vet has twice given my male cat an 80mg injection of Convenia for UTI. It's a bit more expensive than the Clavamox (which I prefer) and the Amoxi, and I'm not sure it works well enough to justify the expense. (On the other hand, it may work well, but my cat has a behavioral thing going on with this spraying)