Antibiotics the "Must haves"

[TC]

Just thought maybe I would throw this out there for those that are interested in saving some money on their vet bills...
i Would Also recommend the little Black Book for LOTS of Helpful information for All hound or Dog owners..

# Cephalexin is used in both dogs and cats to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, wound infections, bone infections, pneumonia, and bladder infections.
# Cephalexin is similar to the veterinary drug cefadroxil, and veterinarians often use the two drugs interchangeably. The drugs have equal effectiveness.
# Cephalexin is not effective against infections caused by parasites (intestinal worms), mites, viruses or fungi.

these are the Ones we keep on Stock at all times for different treatments on the hounds.

Cephalexin=bacterial ifections/skin to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, wound infections, bone infections, pneumonia, and bladder infections.

Amoxicillin= treat ear infections, skin rashes and UTIs. one of the All around antibiotics for dogs real good to use when you notice the start of an infection or as a preventative in case of Wounds 9Dog Bites Insect bites This prescription drug has been very effective to cure bacterial infections that affect the urinary tract, bladder, skin, and even the respiratory system. Amoxicillin is also useful to speed up the healing of a wound or an injury in dogs. Amoxicillin for dogs works by destroying the bacteria, thereby stopping its growth, to put an end to the infection. Once amoxicillin treatment begins, the dog is likely to recover within 7-10 days.

Clavamox=We prefer this over the amoxicillin,Advantage of CLAVAMOX :
Clavamox is an orally administered antibiotic tablet indicated in the treatment of skin, urinary, and respiratory infection formulation comprised of the broad-spectrum antibiotic Amoxi with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms and is areand soft tissue infections such as wounds, abscesses, cellulitis, superficial/juvenile, cellulitis/dermatitis and deep pyoderma in dogs

Doxycyline=A Must in some parts of the country it is a broad spectrum antibiotic that kills different types of bacterial infections in pets. It’s a prescription medication that’s commonly administered to cure dogs suffering from Lyme disease and Chlamydia. In addition to this, vets often prescribe doxycycline to treat urinary tract infections and certain medical conditions like the Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Flagyl/metronidazole= is used to treat protozoal infections in dogs and cats including Giardia, Entamoeba, Trichomonas and Balantidium.Flagyl may be used in:

* Gastrointestinal infections
* Surgery wound infections
* Oral cavity infections and periodontal disease
* Reproductive system infections
* Internal organ inflammations
* Intestinal parasite (such as Giardia)
* Pancreatic insufficiency
The Other MUST HAVE in your Hound treatment are
NU-Stock
Tea Tree oil
EMT Gel "Field care"
here are the listings as they apply to revival

Doxycyline=Bird biotic

Flagyl=Fish Zole

Amoxicillin=Fish mox

Cephalexin=Fish Flex
Another thing to remember is the Forte is 500mg

These are just the things we have learned to have in our 15 plus years of owning hounds We have also made post on here before about Emergency first aid kits for in the field..Another must have for hound owners.
The most IMPORTANT thing to Do is if your NOT SURE "VET TRIP" to be sure of what is the best treatment the rest just comes with Experience

[MaineDogs]

great write up, what about how much to use per pound of dog?

Thanks