Antibiotics For Dogs & Cats

Bacterial infections in animal is very common and there are plenty of antibiotics to help treat this condition, some things that might contribute to your pet having an infection is a wound or cut which put your pet in a higher chance of infection, infections of the skin is very common in dogs, in some cases it might even cause partial hair loss this condition can affect both dogs and cats. In most cases, the condition will be examined on a superficial basis and treated accordingly. Bacteria are a normal part of the body’s chemical community, living in symbiosis in the abdomen, vaginal canal, intestines and mouth. However, when something happens to disrupt the balance of bacteria, such as what occurs with deep injuries, surgery or internal infections, these bacteria can invade the tissue, leading to deep infection and tissue death.

We have a variety of medications used to treat bacterial infections in animals for example, Albon, Amoxicillin, Baytril, Cephalexin, Cipro, Clavamox and many more. Baytril which requires a prescription and can be used for many types of infections such as urinary tract, prostate, skin, liver, and lungs now has a generic by the name of Enrofloxacin which is more affordable and also FDA approved it will also require a prescription from the vet like the other antibiotics, but has a great difference in the price. It has beef flavor which will make it easier for your pets to take, and even with the price difference it will deliver the exact same efficacy as the brand name Baytril. Enrofloxacin works by destroying the bacteria you commonly find in canine urinary tract cystitis, respiratory tract infections and dermal infections, it also penetrates into all canine and feline tissue and body fluids, it has antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. It is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract, penetrating into all measured body tissues and fluids.

In order to determine if your pet will need antibiotics you will need to give your veterinarian a thorough history of your pets health, onset of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have led to this condition, such as injuries, even slight injuries, fights your pet might have had with another animal, problems eating (which may be related to a mouth infection), and any recent surgeries. Standard tests include a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, and a urine analysis, any of which may show a higher than normal white blood cell count, or evidence of an infection.

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