Is amoxicillin safe for dogs?

Can Dogs Have Amoxicillin? “In my experience, amoxicillin is a safe antibiotic when appropriately prescribed by a veterinarian and used by the pet owner,” says Dr. Patrick Mahaney, of Los Angeles, CA. read more

Amoxicillin is generally thought to be safe in puppies and senior dogs but is not for pregnant or nursing dogs because amoxicillin can cause defects in the smallest puppies. Side Effects The normal side effect for amoxicillin is a brief bout of diarrhea. read more

Dog Antibiotics That Are NOT Safe For Humans. If your dog happens to be prescribed the antibiotics Baytril (used for treating bacterial infections like dog ear infections) or Primor (for treating UTI’s and soft tissue infections), you should know that those are both harmful to humans and should only be given to dogs. read more