Doxycycline is an antibiotic commonly used to treat many diseases carried by ticks. Doxycycline is used to treat susceptible infections such as erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, salmon poisoning, toxoplasmosis and leptospirosis.
Licensed U.S. Pet Pharmacy | Verified Pharmacy
Sitewide Sale! 15% OFF Use Code EPX15 *
Doxycycline for Pets - Monohydrate 100mg (50 caps) (Manufacturer may vary) - [Infections Antibiotic]
Item# IWM046990
FREE SHIPPING Over $79! * Pet Food & Other Exclusions
- Description
- Directions
- FAQ
- Reviews
Description
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used to fight infections. Some infections that respond well to doxycycline include urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, blood-borne infections, wound infections, and tick-borne diseases. Doxycycline is most useful in treating tick-borne bacterial diseases, like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, and ehrlichiosis. Doxycycline is also known to treat water-borne infections such as leptospirosis. Doxycycline slows down bacterial growth by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible organisms, resulting in their death.
Key Benefits
- Once-a-day broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Treats Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Treats a variety of infections
- Also can treat urinary tract infections
How it works
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by interrupting the production of proteins by bacteria. Its effective against a wide variety of bacteria.
Directions
- Give doxycycline for the entire length of time prescribed by your veterinarian, even though symptoms may improve before the infection is completely treated.
- Do not give doxycycline to pregnant or nursing animals.
Give as directed by your veterinarian. Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label. Store doxycycline at room temperature. Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian. Allow your pet access to plenty of water. Doxycycline can be given with or without food but should not be given with dairy products.
Cautions:
Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Do not use in animals with a known sensitivity to doxycycline. Do not use in pregnant animals. Let your veterinarian know if your pet is on any other medications, as interactions with certain medicines can occur. Do not administer any calcium-containing medications, antacids, laxatives, or multivitamins within 2 hours of the last doxycycline dose. Notify your veterinarian if your animal suffers from kidney or liver disease. Doxycycline may increase skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Store at room temperature. Store protected from light and moisture.
Possible side effects:
Allergic reactions and serious side effects are rare, but in the case of an allergic reaction or a serious side effect you should stop doxycycline treatment and seek veterinary attention. Some common signs of allergic reactions and serious side effects are hives, breathing difficulty, facial swelling, loss of appetite, or dark colored urine.
Storage:
Should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
Precautions:
Doxycycline should not be used in animals allergic to it or other tetracycline antibiotics. Use with caution in animals with impaired liver or kidney function. Do not use in pregnant, nursing, or growing animals since this medication may cause slowing of bone growth and discoloration of teeth. Give antacids, vitamin and mineral combinations, iron, or Pepto-Bismol at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after giving doxycycline. Use caution when given with digoxin or warfarin. Doxycycline is not affected by food.
FAQ
Doxycycline is for multiple species including dogs and cats.
Doxycycline is given by mouth. It may be given with food to decrease side effects. If using a tablet or pill form, you must make sure your pet swallows some water after taking the medication, or the medication may cause damage to the esophagus. Do not use milk. Cats should have at least a teaspoon of water. Try offering your cat water flavored with tuna water or other liquid your cat likes. For small mammals, try fruit juices.
Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. Use all of the medication prescribed, even if your pet appears well. If the entire course of treatment is not given, the infection may recur or worsen.
Doxycycline is well absorbed from the intestinal tract and is carried by the blood stream to many tissues of the body. It will prevent bacteria from reproducing, which will eventually eliminate them from the body. To be effective, Doxycycline must be given for many days in a row. If doses are missed or the entire treatment regimen is not completed, the infection could recur or worsen. Consult your veterinarian if the animal's condition does not improve or worsens after beginning treatment with Doxycycline.
Talk to your veterinarian about what tests and exams may be necessary while your pet is taking tetracycline. Also discuss how long the treatment period will be and what type of outcome is expected.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has liver or kidney diseases, or may be pregnant or is nursing, or if you intend to breed your pet.
Notify your veterinarian of any other medications or supplements your pet is taking, and also if your pet has had any reactions to previous medications.
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
If using a tablet or pill form, you must make sure your pet swallows some water after taking the medication.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet could be pregnant or may be bred while taking Doxycycline.
Follow your veterinarian's directions and give the full course of Doxycycline as prescribed. Consult your veterinarian if the animal's condition does not improve or worsens after beginning treatment with Doxycycline.
Not for use in animals hypersensitive (allergic) to it or other tetracyclines.
Can slow the growth, alter the skeleton, and yellow the teeth of unborn animals. Give only during the second half of pregnancy if benefits outweigh the risks. Do not give during the first half of pregnancy.
This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.
Possible side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting. Contact your veterinarian if you observe any of these effects in your pet.
Tetracycline may cause photosensitivity, with pustules or blisters on skin exposed to the sun. Protect your pet from the sun.
Long-term therapy may result in the growth of unwanted bacteria or fungi. May stain the teeth in immature animals.
If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. If you observe any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.
If overdose should occur, you may see serious vomiting or diarrhea. If you know or suspect your pet has had an overdose, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Consult your veterinarian before using Doxycycline with vitamins and supplements, oral antacids, minerals (especially iron), Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate, warfarin, phenobarbital, and penicillins, since interactions may occur.
