Sorry about all of these questions but I'm a total newbie at this!!
When I got my cat from the Humane Society yesterday, they indicated that he had an upper respiratory infection but started meds (Clavamox) a week ago...they gave me a 2 week supply, 2 pills per day. The problem is, the cat doesn't *appear* sick. My friend said that his eyes seemed a little glassy but I can't tell. His eyes/nose are clear. The only indication I have is that when he purrs, he sounds a little congested. He's eating and drinking just fine and is active and playful.
I have him isolated from my other cat. Should I assume that he's "cured" after the 2 weeks of Clavamox? Maybe he's just a "rusty purr-er" and I wouldn't know whether he was still sick or not. Or do I need to take him to the vet in 2 weeks, just to be sure? And I've been reading that cats can be "carriers" of URI. Does that mean that he can be completely cured and still infect my other cat? I would appreciate any advice.
When I got my cat from the Humane Society yesterday, they indicated that he had an upper respiratory infection but started meds (Clavamox) a week ago...they gave me a 2 week supply, 2 pills per day. The problem is, the cat doesn't *appear* sick. My friend said that his eyes seemed a little glassy but I can't tell. His eyes/nose are clear. The only indication I have is that when he purrs, he sounds a little congested. He's eating and drinking just fine and is active and playful.
I have him isolated from my other cat. Should I assume that he's "cured" after the 2 weeks of Clavamox? Maybe he's just a "rusty purr-er" and I wouldn't know whether he was still sick or not. Or do I need to take him to the vet in 2 weeks, just to be sure? And I've been reading that cats can be "carriers" of URI. Does that mean that he can be completely cured and still infect my other cat? I would appreciate any advice.