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Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic with a wide range of uses for the cat breeder. Amoxicillin is a good choiuce when the sensitivity of the bacteria is unknown.
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In an ever-expanding world of new antibiotics, it is helpful for the cat breeder to learn the main types and classifications of antibiotics available in feline veterinary medicine in order to understand their differences.
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Newborn kittens do not have a lot of "reserves" with which to fight against a health problem, so it is paramount that you know the earliest signs to look for that might indicate that there is a problem, especially an infection.
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Each cat breeder needs to have a routine to follow when their queen gives birth to her kittens. A good birthing protocol will maximize every kitten's chance of being born healthy and minimize possible problems in the first fragile weeks of its life.
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Here is a handy chart with the use and dosages of many of the most common drugs that a cat breeder should have in their favorite medical kit.
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A breeder shares her experience with Fading Kitten Syndrome.
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Newborn kittens grow rapidly, making weight gains daily. If a kitten fails to gain weight over a 24 hour stretch, it becomes a real concern. Learn the tricks for getting the kitten back on track and gaining weight.
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Penicillin is an effective, broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections in cats.
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It is imperative that every breeder know which medications can be used safely during a queen's pregnancy, and which drugs must be avoided completely as they are proven to cause developmental problems with kittens in utero.
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