Clavacillin for Dogs Dosage Chart: How Much to Give Your Pup Easily

Alright, guys, so I’ve been dealing with my dog’s skin infection lately, and I wanted to share my experience with figuring out the right dosage of Clavacillin. It’s a bit of a journey, so grab a seat.

First off, my dog started showing some nasty skin issues – abscesses and cellulitis, the whole shebang. So, I took him to the vet, and they prescribed this thing called Clavacillin. The thing is, the vet gave me the prescription, but I was all confused about how much to give my furry friend.

So, I started digging around. I looked everywhere for info, trying to make sense of it all. I found some stuff online that mentioned something about 6.25 mg per pound of body weight, twice a day. Sounded simple enough, right? But then there was this other thing about Clavaseptin, saying it’s 10 mg amoxicillin/2.5 mg clavulanic acid per kg, also twice a day. What’s with the different measurements? And what is the difference between them? I was lost.

Then I stumbled upon another piece saying 6.25 mg/lb, but this time it mentioned 1 mL per 10 lbs. More numbers, more confusion. It felt like I was trying to solve a math problem instead of giving my dog his meds. And it also says that I should not give it to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or hamsters, but I only have a dog.

I called up a friend who’s a bit of a dog whiz, and they told me it’s crucial to stick to what the vet said and not play around with dosages. It comes in various dosages as a tablet, chewable tablet, and liquid. They also mentioned to give it for as long as the vet prescribed, even if my dog seemed better. Made sense, I guess. Dogs can’t really tell you when they’re 100% okay.

But I was still curious, so I kept reading. I found out that Clavacillin comes in different forms – tablets and chewable tablets. That part was easy. But the dosage thing was still bugging me.

Here’s what I did

• Weighed my dog: Got him on the scale, noted down his weight in pounds.
• Double-checked with the vet: Called them up again, just to be sure. Confirmed the 6.25 mg/lb, twice a day thing.
• Did the math: Calculated the exact amount based on my dog’s weight.
• Administered the meds: Gave my dog the Clavacillin with his meals, twice a day, just like the vet said.

And you know what? It worked. Slowly but surely, my dog’s skin started clearing up. He’s back to his old self, running around and being his goofy self.

So, the takeaway here is, always follow the vet’s advice when it comes to dosages. Don’t try to be a hero and figure it out on your own. And if you’re confused, ask! It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to our furry friends. That’s my two cents on the whole Clavacillin dosage saga. Hope it helps someone out there!