What kind of infections can clavamox be used for?
It is given orally, by tablet or suspension drops, to fight off bacterial infections and is most commonly used to treat the following: 1 Skin infections 2 Soft tissue infections (wounds, abscesses, pyoderma, cellulitis, etc.) 3 Periodontal infections 4 Periodontal disease More …
Are there any side effects to taking clavamox?
Clavamox is not used to treat viral or fungal infections and is also not effective against certain types of bacteria or against infections caused by Enterobacter or Pseudomonas. The most common side effect of Clavmox is stomach upset, including vomiting and diarrhea.
What do you need to know about clavamox for dogs?
The most important thing you need to know is that Clavamox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is the veterinary equivalent of Augmentin for humans. To get a little technical, it is a type of penicillin generically known as amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium.
How often should I take my Lhasa Apso for a walk?
Children are drawn to him and his tail instantly wags when he meets a dog lover – which he can immediately sense. I hope to have many years of companionship loving and caring for my boy Andy. He gets upset if he does not get a good walkabout at least once a day, but prefers a morning and afternoon walk.
What’s the maximum duration of treatment for clavamox?
The maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days. Clavamox Tablets in the following strengths are supplied in strip packs. Each carton holds 15 strips with 14 tablets per strip (210 tablets per carton).
Can you give two doses of clavamox at the same time?
Never give two dosages at the same time! Clavamox brings some excellent benefits when you are dealing with bacterial infections and other issues. But like every other drug on the market, this too will have some side effects depending on the dog. You might be following the dosage to the letter, and still some reactions may pop up.
How often should I give my Dog clavamox?
Below is a general guideline and it is only for informational purposes (though this is what your vet will tell you except for in exceptional cases). The optimum Clavamox dosage for dogs is about 6.25mg/lb of your dog’s body weight twice a day.
How many mg of amoxicillin is in clavamox tablets?
Clavamox is available in tablet form at strengths ranging from 62.5 mg to 400 mg. It is also available as a liquid suspension containing 50 mg of amoxicillin and 12.5 mg of clavunate potassium per mL. If you mix the liquid drops with water be sure to keep the solution refrigerated and throw it out after 10 days.