I'm really getting confused as to which antibiotic is the best to use for a URI - due to the fact that I'm getting different opinions depending upon which vet I go to. Back in September when all my furkids got sick with a URI, the vet I normally go to put them on Anti-robe (along with antibiotic shots for my cats that have FIP - due to the fact that those cats almost always need extra antibiotics due to the severity of the FIP disease). When Samurai had another FIP flare-up about two weeks ago, she gave him a shot and also put him on Clavamox for 10 days, instead of the usual Anti-robe. Then Geronimo had another bad flare-up a few days ago, and I ended up having to take him to my emergency "stand by" vet because I couldn't get him to my usual vet. I explained to the vet what usually occurs when one of my FIP cats has a flare-up, and what the treatment normally is. He gave Geronimo a antibiotic shot, along with putting him on Clavamox. When I mentioned that they usually get Anti-robe when they have a flare-up, he told me that he doesn't recommend Anti-robe because it can cause health issues: unfortunately, I don't recall exactly what it was that he told me - due to the fact that I was pretty upset over Geronimo's condition and I wasn't thinking clearly. Back when this whole FIP thing first started, the vet I used to go to would prescribe either Clavamox, Amoxicillian, or Baytril when they had a flare-up. So now I don't know what to think.
I always keep extra Anti-robe on hand in case one of them has a flare-up and I can't get them to a vet right away - just to be on the safe side and at least get them started on something till I can get them into the vet. But now I'm wondering if I should even use the Anti-robe.
It seemed to have worked really well for the cats back when they all got sick - but if it can cause problems, I'm leery about using it. I don't know what to think now. I only want to do what is best for my babies...
I realize that no one here is a professional vet and can only offer advice. If anyone has any input or knowledge regarding which antibiotics are best to use to treat a URI - especially for cats that have FIP - I would really appreciate your help.
I realize that no one here is a professional vet and can only offer advice. If anyone has any input or knowledge regarding which antibiotics are best to use to treat a URI - especially for cats that have FIP - I would really appreciate your help.