Antibiotics are medications used to fight off bad bacteria and inhibit infection. This treatment is often used after a dog has undergone surgery. However, antibiotics are also administered for dogs with severe colds or other infections. Antibiotics kill both the good and the bad bacteria in a dog's body.
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Baytril
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Baytril is a strong antibiotic used to treat serious infections in dogs. Veterinarians used this medicine only as a last resort after other antibiotics have failed. This treatment has been used to treat mammary and wound infections. Dogs can get infections from an overproduction of milk when they nurse their puppies. This is called mastitis in humans.
Amoxicillin
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used for both dogs and humans. Vets like to prescribe this medication because it is affordable. The Veterinary Partner website says that amoxicillin is not likely to be dissolved by stomach acid. However, amoxicillin is not strong enough for serious staph infections. This drug expires quickly, and all of the medicine must be administered even if your dog gets better before the bottle is empty.
Penicillin
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The Shelter Medicine website says that penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections in dogs. In some cases this medicine can cure a staph infection. However, many vets use antibiotics sparingly to prevent your dog from developing a resistance to the medication.
Clavamox
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Clavamox, another type of antibiotic, usually cures a staph infection. This drug is often used to treat ear and respiratory infections in canines. The medicine is typically given to your dog in tablet form. The treatment can be crushed and added to your pet's food.
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