Clavacillin for Dogs 375 mg: Is It Safe? Vet Answers Common Questions
Okay, so my dog, Buster, he's a big old golden retriever, started limping a couple of weeks ago. At first, I thought he'd just pulled something, you know, running around like a maniac in the yard. But it didn't get better, and he started licking his paw a lot, so I knew something was up.
Off to the Vet We Go
I took him to the vet, and after poking and prodding, she said it looked like a nasty skin infection. Poor guy. She prescribed Clavacillin, this antibiotic. She specifically said "Clavacillin for dogs 375 mg," and wrote it all down for me, which was good because I can never remember that stuff.
The Fun Part: Getting Buster to Take It
- First attempt: Just tried to pop the pill in his mouth. Nope. He spat it right out. Smart dog, but not helpful.
- Second attempt: I hid it in a piece of cheese. He loves cheese! He chewed it up, looked at me like I was trying to poison him, and then... spat out the pill. The cheese was gone, though.
- Third (and successful!) attempt: Peanut butter! I smeared a big glob of peanut butter on the pill, making sure it was completely covered. He gobbled it down without a second thought. Success!
Sticking to the Schedule
The vet said to give it to him twice a day, with food. So, I made sure to give him one pill with his breakfast and one with his dinner. I even set an alarm on my phone to remind me because I'm terrible at remembering things like that.
Seeing the Improvement
After a few days, I started to see a real difference. He stopped licking his paw so much, and the redness started to go down. He was walking better, too, less limping. It was such a relief! I kept giving him the Clavacillin for the full course, like the vet said, even though he seemed better. You don't want to mess around with antibiotics.
Now, he back to chasing squirrels. All Thank to clavacillin!
