When administering Amoxil dosage for cats, veterinarians must account for unique feline metabolism and infection types. This guide provides weight-based protocols, formulation adjustments, and condition-specific regimens backed by current veterinary research.

Standard Weight-Based Dosing

Cat Weight	Amoxil Dose	Concentration	Frequency
<2 kg (kittens)	12.5 mg	50 mg/mL suspension	Every 12 hours
2-5 kg	25-50 mg	100 mg/mL suspension	Every 12 hours
>5 kg	50-100 mg	250 mg tablet ¼ or ½	Every 12 hours

Condition-Specific Protocols

1. Dental Abscesses

• Higher range dosing (15 mg/kg)


• Continue 5 days post-drainage


• Combine with clindamycin for anaerobes

2. Urinary Tract Infections

• Extended duration (7-10 days)


• Urine culture recommended first


• Adjust based on sensitivity

Formulation Considerations

Oral Suspension Preparation

1. Reconstitute powder with distilled water


2. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds


3. Refrigerate (stable for 10 days)


4. Discard if color changes or precipitates form

Administration Techniques

• For reluctant cats: Mix with tuna juice or chicken broth


• Pilling method: Use pet piller for tablets


• Suspension dosing: 1mL syringe placed in cheek pouch

Adverse Effect Monitoring

• GI signs: Vomiting (5% of cases), diarrhea (8%)


• Allergic reactions: Facial swelling (rare but serious)


• Appetite changes: Usually transient

Contraindications

• Known penicillin allergy


• Severe renal impairment (adjust dose)


• Concurrent methotrexate therapy

Conclusion

Proper Amoxil dosage for cats requires careful calculation based on body weight, infection severity, and individual patient factors. The typical range of 12.5-25 mg/kg every 12 hours provides effective coverage for most feline bacterial infections when combined with appropriate formulation techniques and administration methods.