Animalscaretips
- Is clindamycin safe for animals?
- Can I give my cat human clindamycin?
- Can you open clindamycin capsules for cats?
- How do you give a cat clindamycin?
- Can humans take clindamycin prescribed for dogs?
- Can dogs take clindamycin for ear infection?
- What is the best antibiotic for feline upper respiratory infection?
- How much clindamycin should I take for tooth infection?
- Can you open clindamycin capsule and mix with food?
- Does clindamycin treat upper respiratory infection in cats?
- Can I open clindamycin capsules for dog?
- Do you need a prescription for cat antibiotics?
- What is the difference between amoxicillin and clindamycin?
- Is clindamycin a penicillin?
Is clindamycin safe for animals?
Clindamycin is approved by the FDA for use in dogs and cats with the following label indications: wounds, abscesses, and osteomyelitis (Staph aureus). Clindamycin may be either bacteriostatic, or bactericidal depending on drug concentration at the site of infection.
Can I give my cat human clindamycin?
Clindamycin is FDA approved for use in dogs and cats. When the appropriate form or dose of this drug is not available through a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer, it may be compounded by a specialty pharmacy. In the case of clindamycin, the compounded product may be used to improve palatability.
Can you open clindamycin capsules for cats?
It's a good idea to always check the prescription label to be sure you are giving the drug correctly. Clindamycin is bitter tasting. If your veterinarian instructs you to split the tablets, you may need to hide the split tablets in an empty capsule to manage the bitter taste.
How do you give a cat clindamycin?
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Oral Drops, to provide 5.0 mg/lb, administer 1 mL/5 lbs body weight once every 24 hours; to provide 15.0 mg/lb, administer 3 mL/5 lbs body weight once every 24 hours.
Can humans take clindamycin prescribed for dogs?
Absolutely. Dogs, cats, horses, and sheep regularly take the same medicines as wounded bipedals. Many, and perhaps most, antibiotics are approved for use in humans and animals.
Can dogs take clindamycin for ear infection?
Medications will be administered directly in the ear and orally. Antibiotics (such as amoxicillin-clavulanate, enrofloxacin, clindamycin, or cefpodoxime) will be used for a bacterial infection for 6-8 weeks minimum.
What is the best antibiotic for feline upper respiratory infection?
Doxycycline is an inexpensive and effective antibiotic for treating feline URI-- but wait there's more! In addition to the cost-saving benefits, Doxycycline has also been proven to be the most effective treatment for URI when compared to Clavamox.
How much clindamycin should I take for tooth infection?
The dosage of clindamycin for a tooth infection varies. Patients should take this medication exactly as directed by their doctor. Adults can anticipate taking 150-300 mg orally every six hours, or with a more severe infection, 300-450 mg every six hours.
Can you open clindamycin capsule and mix with food?
Do not open the capsules. Try to space out your doses evenly throughout the day - so ideally, take a dose every six hours. You can take clindamycin before or after meals.
Does clindamycin treat upper respiratory infection in cats?
Amoxicillin, clavamox, metronidazole, and clindamycin are good first choices. Clavamox has the advantage of killing most Bordetella isoloates. Clindamycin has the advantage of effective against Mycoplasma spp. and the drug can be used once daily for bacterial infections in cats.
Can I open clindamycin capsules for dog?
Clindamycin is bitter tasting. If your veterinarian instructs you to split the tablets, you may need to hide the split tablets in an empty capsule to manage the bitter taste.
Do you need a prescription for cat antibiotics?
Bottom line: if you think your dog or cat may need pet antibiotics, it's best to see a vet and get a prescription to keep your pet safe and get them healthy once again. In some cases, your vet may send you to a human pharmacy to pick up the medication. In others, your pet will need a specially formulated Rx.
What is the difference between amoxicillin and clindamycin?
Cleocin (clindamycin)
Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a good and cheap antibiotic that comes in different forms to treat many types of bacterial infections. Treats acne. Cleocin (clindamycin) is proven to be effective at treating acne when combined with another acne medicine and is available in a variety of formulations.
Is clindamycin a penicillin?
Official Answer. No, clindamycin is not a penicillin antibiotic. Instead, it belongs to a class of medications known as lincomycin antibiotics, or lincosamides.
