Terramycin is a brand name for the prescription drug oxytetracycline, which is available from your veterinarian. Despite its effectiveness at treating eye infections in dogs, Terramycin poses a risk for side effects in some animals.
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Significance
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Side effects from Terramycin are most common when the drug is used at high doses, reports PetPlace.com.
Types of Side Effects
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Possible side effects of Terramycin include loss of appetite and problems with your dog's stomach and digestion.
Features
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In puppies, Terramycin has the potential to cause a permanent yellow discoloring of the teeth.
Risks
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In some dogs, use of Terramycin causes damage to the kidneys or kidney failure. Others experience severe allergic reactions to the medication.
Considerations
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Terramycin poses a risk for liver failure in pregnant dogs. There is also a risk of interactions when Terramycin is taken with antacids.
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