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 |