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Common Antibiotic Dosages for Pets

The following is a list of common antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians. Recommended dosages and common usages are included. However, you should always follow the advice of your veterinarian when using antibiotics.

 
Product
 
Common Usage
 
Dog Dosage
 
Cat Dosage
 Amoxicillin  Used to fight bacterial infections  5 mg per lb. every 12 hours  5 mg per lb. daily
 Ampicillian  Used to fight bacterial infections  10 mg per lb. every 6 hours  10 mg per lb. every 6 hours
 Tetracycline  Used to fight bacterial infections  10 mg per lb. every 8 hours  10 mg per lb. every 8 hours
 PEN BP-48  Used to fight bacterial infections  1 cc per 20 lbs subcutaneously every 48 hours  NOT RECOMMENDED
 Penicillian 1300,000 unit s/mil  Used to fight bacterial infections  1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously  1 ml per 30 lbs subcutaneously

Note: This information is intended to be a guide and not a substitute for the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian.

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