What antibiotic do you give a dog for a skin infection?
Maggie Casper
2025-08-02 06:01:04
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Clindamycin 5.5–11 mg/kg PO q 12 hr is a first-tier empiric antimicrobial for skin infections in dogs.
Cephalexin 22–30 mg/kg PO q 12 hr is also used.
Amoxicillin clavulanate 14–25 mg/kg PO q 12 hr is another option.
Trimethoprim-sulfadiazine/ sulfamethoxazole 15–30 mg/kg PO q 12 hr can be given.
Cefpodoxime 5–10 mg/kg PO q 24 hr is a first or second tier antimicrobial.
Cefovecin 8 mg/kg SC q 14 days is used as a first or second tier antimicrobial.
Minocycline 5–10 mg/kg PO q 12 hr is used as a second tier antimicrobial, but only with culture and susceptibility.
Doxycycline 5–10 mg/kg PO q 12 hr is also a second tier antimicrobial, but only with culture and susceptibility.
Enrofloxacin 5–20 mg/kg PO q 24 hr is a second tier antimicrobial, but only with culture and susceptibility.
Marbofloxacin 2.75–5.5 mg/kg PO q 24 hr is used as a second tier antimicrobial, but only with culture and susceptibility.
Pradofloxacin 3 mg/kg PO q 24 hr is a second tier antimicrobial, but only with culture and susceptibility.
Chloramphenicol 40–50 mg/kg PO q 8 hr and Rifampin 3–6 mg/kg PO q 24 hr can be used, but not for Staphylococcus spp infections.
Amoxicillin and Penicillin should not be used for Staphylococcus spp infections.
Nitrofurantoin should not be used for Staphylococcus spp infections.
Maiya Bartell
2025-08-02 05:53:09
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Amoxicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. Most commonly it is used to treat skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. It is used off label to treat certain bacterial infections in cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, and reptiles. Amoxicillin is given by mouth in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid suspension. It can be given with or without food. This medication will take effect quickly, in about 1 to 2 hours. While effects may not be noted outwardly, gradual improvements are usually noticeable after a few days.
Shanelle Fisher
2025-08-02 04:39:39
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Staph infections are typically treated with oral antibiotics.
This type of infection may impact a dog’s skin or upper respiratory tract, and can be treated using oral antibiotics such as cephalexin, erythromycin or clindamycin.
Antibiotic ointments and shampoos can also work.
Yeast dermatitis infections can be treated with oral or topical treatments, or a combination of both based on the severity of your dog’s condition.
Antibacterial shampoo or topical ointments can be used for these types of skin conditions.
Depending on the severity of the infection, treatment may take several weeks to have an effect.
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