Antibiotics & Pharmacy from Homelabvet

 WHAT ANTIBIOTICS DO DOGS TREAT?

There are two categories of antibiotics that can be given to dogs: bacteriostatic (stops the growth and reproduction of bacteria, but does not kill them) and bactericidal (completely destroys bacteria).

The most commonly prescribed drugs for dogs are the cephalosporin or penicillin class: gentamicin, amoxicillin, sulfametox, or cephalexin. The most common choice is amoxicillin, which has fewer side effects and helps with a wide range of canine health problems:

Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections;

Infected wounds;

Skin diseases;

Dental abscesses;

Infections affecting the urinary tract, etc.

Gentamicin is prescribed for open, infected wounds, ear and eye infections. The medicine is produced in the form of an ointment or spray; it is not recommended to give tablets to animals.

Antibiotics for dogs, cats, and other animals: effective treatment of infectious diseases

Antibiotics are one of the most popular groups of medicines in veterinary medicine. Their purpose is to suppress the viability of bacteria, block their reproduction or disrupt the structure. Thanks to this, there is a chance to get rid of dangerous diseases in animals. Antibiotics for dogs, cats, and other animals can only be selected by a qualified veterinarian. By the way, the HomeLabvet pharmacy has such a service.

Recommendations for the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine

Antibiotics for dogs, cats, and other animals may be needed in the treatment of diseases caused by the activity of pathogenic or opportunistic microflora (bacteria or protozoa). Antibiotics in veterinary medicine are prescribed for:

• many intestinal infections;
• inflammatory diseases of the hepatobiliary system (liver, gall bladder, bile ducts);
• infections of the upper or lower respiratory tract (from sinusitis to pneumonia);
• genitourinary infections, including cystitis;
• skin diseases, for example, dermatitis, and purulent rashes;
• inflammation of glandular tissues (for example, mastitis);
• injuries of various etiology;
• joint diseases in an acute form;
• bacterial lesions of the nervous system.

It is a common practice to prescribe antibiotics for cats, dogs, and other animals in the postoperative period (even after elective surgery, castration, or sterilization) to prevent complications.

Peculiarities of the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine

Many owners are afraid to give antibiotics to animals because they are afraid of the risk of disturbing the intestinal microflora, and the occurrence of liver or kidney complications. Experienced veterinarians always warn about the risk of possible complications, but they also emphasize that in the absence of adequate antibiotic therapy, even simple diseases can be very difficult, and in some cases can even end fatally – the death of a pet. That is why it is simply not advisable to refuse antibiotics if they are necessary.

To reduce the risk of complications and other unpleasant consequences, before using an antibiotic for animals, the following recommendations should be considered:

• such drugs should be selected only by a doctor in the presence of appropriate indications and taking into account the individual characteristics of the animal;
• you should not replace veterinary antibiotics with human antibiotics, even with the same active substance in the composition – there is a high risk of incorrect dosage;
• when prescribing injections, the possibility of replacing injections with an antibiotic for dogs in tablets should also be discussed with the doctor – you should not make such a decision on your own (the possibility of using tablets depends on the state of the gastrointestinal tract, the peculiarities of the dosage and confidence in whether the owner will be able to give animal medicine);
• when improvements appear before the end of the treatment period, the therapy cannot be interrupted, otherwise, the disease may develop in a new way and it will be much more difficult to cope with it;
• remember that prescribing drugs, choosing the optimal dosage, and duration of therapy may change, they are determined by the stage of the disease and its severity, as well as the type of bacterial infection and individual characteristics of the pet.

During antibiotic therapy, owners cannot make independent decisions about changing the dosage of drugs, buying cheaper analogs, and using additional drugs.

Where to buy antibiotics for animals?

The Homelabvet online store is a real veterinary hypermarket, which offers animal owners and veterinarians the widest selection of high-quality antibiotics in different forms and with different concentrations of the active substance at a pleasant competitive price. All products in our assortment are fully certified and stored in accordance with strict standards and requirements.

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