Side Effects of Clindamycin HCL in Cats

By Missy Zane

Instructions

Diarrhea

Step 1:
Give your cat plain yogurt or a probiotic while he is on Clindamycin. It will restore the intestinal flora destroyed by the antibiotic and prevent diarrhea.

Vomiting

Step 1:
A probiotic can help with vomiting, too. And Pepcid AC might settle your cat's stomach. Ask your veterinarian how much to give. If your cat continues to vomit, ask your vet for an injectable antibiotic. Cats aren't phobic about needles the way humans are, and injectable medications are easy to give.

Decreased Appetite

Step 1:
Your cat must eat! Anorexia that lasts 12 hours or more can cause hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease), which can be fatal. If your cat refuses to eat, try warming her food in the microwave for a few seconds to make it more appealing. Or offer her tuna; meat baby food with no onions or garlic; deli turkey, chicken or ham; or Kentucky Fried Chicken. If she still refuses to eat, contact your veterinarian.

Profuse Drooling

Step 1:
Liquid Clindamycin can cause profuse drooling.

Diarrhea in Nursing Kittens

Step 1:
Nursing mothers on Clindamycin can pass the drug to their kittens in their milk, causing diarrhea in the kittens. If your nursing kittens develop diarrhea, contact your veterinarian immediately. Young kittens can become dehydrated from diarrhea very quickly.

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