Clavamox for Dogs Dosage Chart: Simple Guide & What Vets Recommend!
Okay, so I've been dealing with my dog, Max, and his ear infection for a while now. It's been a real pain, to be honest. The vet gave us some medicine called Clavamox, which is like, amoxicillin with clavulanic acid mixed in. Sounds fancy, right? But the real headache started when I had to figure out the right dose for him.
First off, I tried to get the exact weight for Max. Let me tell you, getting a squirmy dog on a scale is a workout in itself. After a few tries, and a couple of treats later, I finally got it - 60 pounds. My furry friend isn't so little anymore.
Figuring Out the Dosage
Next, I dug up the dosage information. It's not as easy as you'd think. The vet said something, but I also checked online, just to be sure. I found a bunch of different charts, and honestly, it was a bit confusing. Most of them talked about mg per pound, and some even mentioned different forms of the medicine - tablets and liquid. Ugh, too much info.
I decided to stick with the vet's advice, just to play it safe. They said 6.25 mg per pound, twice a day. So, I did some quick math - 60 pounds times 6.25. That's 375 mg per dose. Then I looked at the pills I had. Each one was 375 mg. Perfect, one pill per dose. Easy peasy, right?
But then, I started thinking, "What if I got the liquid form next time?" So, I did some more digging. The liquid Clavamox has a different concentration - 62.5 mg per mL. So, for Max, he'd need 6 mL per dose. I made a note of that, just in case we switch it up later.
Giving Max the Medicine
Actually giving Max the pill was another adventure. He's not a fan of pills, to say the least. The first time, I just tried to pop it in his mouth. Big mistake. He spat it out faster than I could blink. Then I got smart - I hid the pill in a piece of cheese. Worked like a charm! He gobbled it down without a second thought.
- Weighed Max: 60 pounds.
- Calculated dosage: 375 mg per dose (based on 6.25 mg/lb).
- Figured out liquid dosage: 6 mL per dose (62.5 mg/mL).
- Administered the pill: Hidden in cheese, twice a day.
So, that's my story of figuring out the Clavamox dosage for Max. It wasn't super straightforward, but we got there. Now, he's on the mend, and his ear is looking much better. I'm just glad I could sort it all out without too much trouble. It's all worth it to see my buddy feeling better. He is all good now, I'm so happy about that!
