Cat on antibiotics but swollen face...

electra said:

 
Hi everyone,

Seems my cat got into a scuffle with another creature outdoors, yesterday or day before...Brought him to vet today to check cuts/listlessness, and she found he has a fever due to abscessed wounds. Gave him 14-day antibiotic. That was this afternoon.

Tonight, he is still just sleeping, listless (but purrs a bit, meowed once, ate a bit), and his face (due to abscess?) is very swollen on one side--it wasn't earlier today. He was also resting on the bathroom rug, where he NEVER sits/lies down.

My question is: Should this swelling happen after antibiotics are given? Maybe they take a while to kick in? Should he go to ER vet tonight, or should I see if things look better tomorrow?

Thanks for advice!!! Worried.

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electra said:

 
Thanks Stephen. He did eat and use the litter box today, so that's a good sign. Still seems like he has fever, and swollen face, though he seems slightly higher energy today. Vet said to come in tomorrow if things aren't markedly better. I will do that. Thanks again for the response!

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