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what antibiotics are used as treatment for canine ear infections

by Cathryn Kuhlman Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum. If the infection is fungal in nature, an anti-fungal medication (most often itraconazole) will be prescribed.

How can I treat my dogs ear infection without going to the vet?

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Can dogs take human antibiotics for ear infection?

Mahaney, veterinary-specific medicines are the best option. The dangers of giving your dog human-grade amoxicillin, he says, include the potential to expose your dog to components of the drug that are “inappropriate” or “potentially toxic.”

Is human amoxicillin the same as dog amoxicillin?

"Amoxicillin and other meds are generally the same antibiotics that humans use," said Dr. Jana Layton with Riverbrook Animal Hospital. It may seem like a way to pinch pennies. Cutting out the middleman, the doctor in this case, and going to the feed story to self-prescribe antibiotics for an infection.

Is 500mg of amoxicillin too much for a dog?

Amoxicillin is dosed based on your dog's body weight and what infection your vet is trying to treat. A typical dosage used by many vets is 5 to 10mg per pound. This means a 50-pound dog would need to take 500mg twice a day. This is usually given for 10 to 14 days.

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