Amoxicillin for Dogs & Cats - 125-mg, 1 Chewable Tablets [Bacterial Infections]

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called penicillins, which work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Amoxicillin is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections, including skin infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and other infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is available in different formulations, including tablets, capsules, and oral suspension, and should be used as directed by a veterinarian. Amoxicillin, Dogs, Cats, Bacterial Infections, Antibiotic Medication, Penicillins, Skin Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Respiratory Infections, Tablets, Capsules, Oral Suspension, Prescription Medication.

Key Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum: Amoxicillin is effective against a wide range of bacteria, making it useful for treating various bacterial infections in dogs and cats.
• Safe and Effective: When used as directed by a veterinarian, Amoxicillin is safe and effective for the treatment of bacterial infections in pets.
• Easy to Administer: Amoxicillin is available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms, making it easy to administer to dogs and cats.
• Fast-Acting: Amoxicillin starts working quickly to combat bacterial infections, helping pets feel better sooner.

How It Works

Amoxicillin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to the disruption of the bacterial cell structure and ultimately causing cell death. Bacteria need cell walls to protect themselves from their environment and to maintain their shape. By inhibiting cell wall synthesis, Amoxicillin effectively kills the bacteria, helping to resolve the infection. Amoxicillin is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, making it a versatile antibiotic for treating bacterial infections in dogs and cats.

Indications & Usage

Dogs: Amoxi-Tabs are indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the organisms causing the following infections: Respiratory tract infections (tonsillitis, tracheobronchitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis. Genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis. Gastrointestinal tract infections (bacterial gastroenteritis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis. Bacterial dermatitis due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., and Proteus mirabilis. Soft tissue infections (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis.

Cats: Amoxi-Tabs are indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the organisms causing the following infections: Upper respiratory tract infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., and E. coli. Genitourinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Proteus mirabilis. Gastrointestinal tract infections due to E. coli. Skin and soft tissue infections (abscesses, lacerations, and wounds) due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., E. coli, and Pasteurella multocida.

As with all antibiotics, appropriate in vitro culturing and susceptibility testing of samples taken before treatment should be conducted.

Specifications:

• Brand: Amoxicillin
• Type: Oral tablet, oral suspension
• Indicated for: Treatment of bacterial infections in dogs and cats
• Dosage Form: Tablet, suspension
• Available Strengths: Tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg; Suspension: 50 mg/ml, 100 mg/ml, 200 mg/ml
• Administration: Administer orally, with or without food
• Packaging: Available in blister packs (tablets) or bottles (suspension)
• Storage: Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat
• Manufacturer: Various generic manufacturers
• Prescription Required: Yes, prescription-only medication. Must be prescribed by a veterinarian.

Dogs

For susceptible infections:

1. For Gram + infections: 10 mg/kg PO, IM, SC twice daily for at least 2 days after symptoms subside. For Gram-infections: 20 mg/kg PO three times daily or IM, SC twice daily; for at least 2 days after symptoms subside
2. For susceptible UTI's: 10-20 mg/kg PO q12h for 5-7 days. For susceptible systemic infections: 22-50 mg/kg PO q8h for 7 days. For susceptible orthopedic infections: 22-30 mg/kg IV, IM, SC, or PO q6-8h for 7-10 days. NOTE: Duration of treatment are general guidelines, generally treat for at least 2 days after all signs of infection are gone.
3. For Lyme disease: 22 mg/kg PO q12h for 21-28 days

Cats

For susceptible infections:

1. For Gram + infections: 10 mg/kg PO, IM, SC twice daily for at least 2 days after symptoms subside. For Gram-infections: 20 mg/kg PO three times daily or IM, SC twice daily; for at least 2 days after symptoms subside
2. For susceptible UTI's and soft tissue infections 50 mg (total dose per cat) or 11-22 mg/kg PO once daily for 5-7 days. For sepsis:: 10-20 mg/kg IV, SC, or PO q12h for as long as necessary. NOTE: Duration of treatment are general guidelines, generally treat for at least 2 days after all signs of infection are gone.
3. C. perfringens, bacterial overgrowth (GI): 22 mg/kg PO once daily for 5 days
4. C. perfringens enterotoxicosis: 11-22 mg/kg PO bid-tid for 7 days
5. For treating H. pylori infections using triple therapy: amoxicillin 20 mg/kg PO twice daily for 14 days; metronidazole 10-15 mg/kg PO twice daily; clarithromycin 7.5 mg/kg PO twice daily

Ferrets

1. For eliminating Helicobacter gastritis infections: Using triple therapy: Metronidazole 22 mg/kg, amoxicillin 22 mg/kg and bismuth subsalicylate (original Pepto-Bismol) 17.6 mg/kg PO. Give each 3 times daily for 3-4 weeks.
2. For susceptible infections: 10-35 mg/kg PO or SC twice daily

Rabbits/Rodents/Pocket Pets

1. Hedgehogs: 15 mg/kg IM or PO q12h

Cattle

For susceptible infections:

1. 6-10 mg/kg SC or IM q24h (Withdrawal time = 30 days)
2. For respiratory infections: 11 mg/kg IM or SC q12h
3. Calves: Amoxicillin trihydrate: 7 mg/kg PO q8-12h
4. 13.2-15.4 mg/kg IM or SC once daily

Horses

For susceptible infections:

1. For respiratory infections: 20-30 mg/kg PO q6h
2. Amoxicillin trihydrate: 20 mg/kg q12h IM
3. Foals: Amoxicillin Sodium: 15-30 mg/kg IV or IM q6-8h; amoxicillin trihydrate suspension: 25-40 mg/kg PO q8h; amoxicillin/clavulanate 15-25 mg/kg IV q6-8h

Birds

For susceptible infections:

1. For most species: 150-175 mg/kg PO once to twice daily (using 50 mg/ml suspension)
2. 100 mg/kg q8h PO
3. 100 mg/kg q8h, IM, SC, PO
4. Ratites: 15-22 mg/kg PO twice daily; in drinking water: 250 mg/gallon for 3-5 days

Reptiles

For susceptible infections:

1. For all species: 22 mg/kg PO q12-24h; not very useful unless used in combination with aminoglycosides

Cautions:

Tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given another antibiotic. Also tell your veterinarian if your pet has allergies, or kidney, stomach or intestinal disease. While symptoms may subside early, use all of the prescribed medicine.

Precautions:

This antibiotic for dogs and cats should only be used in cases that are proven to be bacterial infections. It should not be used in animals that are hypersensitive to penicillin and on animals reared for meat as amoxicillin is protein binding in nature. Amoxicillin tablets are contraindicative with certain medications such as Allopurinol and Erythromycin. Capsules are slow dissolving hence it might take some time for the pet to show palpable signs of improvement.

Side Effects:

Amoxicillin capsules might set off insulin allergic reactions in some animals, which might have symptoms like rashes, fever, swelling of face or limbs, labored breathing, rapid heartbeat, and imbalance. Over dosage might result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain while abnormally high doses can result in acute oliguric renal failure or hematuria. Other side effects when using amoxicillin include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which require urgent medical aid.

Storage

Should be stored at room temperature.