Antibiotics

5 medications in this category.

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic prescribed for dogs to treat bacterial infections. Learn about dosing, side effects, and important species safety warnings.

Dogs

Azithromycin

Zithromax, Z-Pack

Azithromycin (Zithromax) is a macrolide antibiotic for dogs and cats. Long tissue half-life allows less frequent dosing. Learn about uses and cost.

DogsCats

Clindamycin

Cleocin, Antirobe

Clindamycin treats dental, bone, and deep tissue infections in dogs and cats. WARNING: fatal to rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters.

DogsCats

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Doryx

Doxycycline is the #1 antibiotic for tick-borne diseases in dogs. Also used in cats, birds, and horses. Learn about dosing and esophageal risks.

DogsCatsBirdsHorses

Enrofloxacin

Baytril

Enrofloxacin (Baytril) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic for dogs and cats. WARNING: causes retinal toxicity/blindness in cats and cartilage damage in growing dogs.

DogsCats