Azithromycin in kittens?

Re: Azithromycin in kittens?

Martin Atkinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:56:52 GMT

Cant see any logic in using azithromycin. I always warn owners that doxycycline may stain the teeth but doesn't seem to happen in practice. I agree with David that you should give for 4 weeks but this is pointless unless all contacts are also treated. Put some Fucithalmic or Lubrithal ointment in the eye as well for the soothing effect as much as anything.

Re: Azithromycin in kittens?

Stephen Courtney — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:29:31 GMT

Use doxy. It will be fine. Never had a problem with yellow teeth, but seen plenty of kittens with horrible eyes that would have benefited from doxy.

Re: Azithromycin in kittens?

David Mills — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:22:38 GMT

Azithromycin isn't effective against Chlamydia.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14623199

Doxycycline and tooth discolouration is overplayed - oxytet is far more likely to do it. Oesophagitis and GI upset are the main side effects, follow with food/water.

Synulox is effective if given for 28 days.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=amoxicillin+chlamydia+cats

Doxy needs to be given for at least 21d to eliminate the infection fully, some recommend 28d. Consider re-PCRing at end of 21d or it will come back.

I'd be using doxycyline - the efficacy evidence base is much broader.