The medication you wish to prescribe for an ill cat weighing 8.8 pounds is three fluid ounces per kilogram. How much will you write the prescription for?

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First, convert the cat's weight from pounds to kilograms: 8.8 pounds / 2.2 pounds per kilogram = 4 kilograms. Then, calculate the total fluid ounces needed: 3 fluid ounces * 4 kilograms = 12 fluid ounces. Since 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces, 12 fluid ounces = 1 and 1/2 cups.

The Medication You Wish to Prescribe for an Ill Cat