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    antibiotic for pup?

    jack,
    i got a 8 week pup that i believe is in need of an antibiotic. He had his eye scratched fairly deep. wanted to know what you would recommend. (do you still dose a pup at 5mg/lb. like an adult?)
    thank you for your time and expertise.
    Ipk

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    Re: antibiotic for pup?

    it looks better today than yesterday kept it clean, rinsed with a solution.(it is getting better) It was a little puss filled, caught it the day it happened was just worried it may have gotten infected.

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    Re: antibiotic for pup?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ipk
    jack,
    i got a 8 week pup that i believe is in need of an antibiotic. He had his eye scratched fairly deep. wanted to know what you would recommend. (do you still dose a pup at 5mg/lb. like an adult?)
    thank you for your time and expertise.
    Ipk

    Yes, drugs like clavamox, cephalexin, amoxicillin, etc. are okay for pups, and yes again at the same dosage.

    I would take him to the vet though, as they have have special neomycin/gentamicin eye drops/cremes, with minor anti-inflammatories, that not only will heal the eye, and protect the eye, but will stop it from burning, which will make the pup forget about it.

    Good luck,

    Jack

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    Re: antibiotic for pup?

    thank you...

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