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Doxycycline Prescriptions for Small Animals & Other Pets
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Are these DOXYCYCLINE TABLETS ALONG WITH LACTIC ACID BACILLUS CAPSULE used in order to treat tick borne disease? Photo of tablet with name attached below
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Yes, doxycycline is used to treat tick borne diseases. It seems as though the doxycycline is coated in a probiotic. I can't say I've seen this form in the US but it should be fine. Have a good day!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I keep hearing from many vets on here that doxycycline shouldnt be given to kittens, especially young ones a month or younger. I find this concerning as the shelter vet at our shelter has our URI protocol for all kittens to recurve doxycycline liquid
This is a great question. Doxycycline falls into the category of antibiotics called tetracyclines. Other tetracyclines- namely oxytetracycline- are shown to disturb bone and teeth developement in fetal skeletons or in young growing animals. Doxycycline is MUCH less likely to do this than other tetracyclines. Even so, the formulary recommends considering the risks and benefits before prescribing. Though I don’t routinely give this to kittens (I prefer clavamox) I do often give it to puppies. I have not yet seen or heard of a case of abnormal bone developement with doxycycline in kittens or puppies - but it could theoretically happen. In my opinion, doxycycline is a great drug for upper respiratory infections in cats- especially in a shelter situation which may not have the labor, funding, or storage abilities of my suburban clinic. I also feel that - especially in a shelter situation - the benefits far outweigh the risks. I am far more worried about a kitten in a shelter dying from c
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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If my cat weighs 11 pounds and 62 oz. How many milligrams of Doxy I need to give for an upper respiratory infection. Thank you so much
Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Mia, but unfortunately we are not allowed to give specific dose information for a pet in regards to a medication. That would be like prescribing the medication to the pet, which is illegal without seeing her in person. It's also against the user terms of the site. This dose information can only be obtained from the vet who prescribed the doxycycline for Mia, and I would speak to her vet to get that information. Best of luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dog has been diagnosed with lupus and prescribed Niacinimide and Doxycycline. I'm worried that the dose of Doxycyline is too high - 500 mg three times daily, since everything I've read online indicates a much lower dose. Is this too much?
Hello. I wonder if perhaps the labels were mixed up. Normally, Doxycycline would be prescribed at 5-10 mg/kg ( 136-272 mg ) every 12 - 24 hours & the niacinamide 500 mg every 8 hours. Now if your vet actually sent home tetracycline, then the dose would be 500 mg every 8 hours. But if the Doxycycline was substituted for the Tetracycline, then the total dose should be less. I would definitely double check this with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dog just got Lyme. My vet prescribed 300 mg of doxycycline hyclate / day. My dog weighs 40 lbs, is a beagle mix, and 13 years old. He also takes "apoquel" (8 mg/day) for an overactive immune system and allergy problem. Most sites say that for
Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. The recommended dose of doxycycline for Lyme disease is 20mg/lb once daily, so Joey should be taking around 200mg a day. Rarely doxycycline is used at higher doses or more frequently than once every 24hrs. Please, get in touch with your local vet to discuss the treatment as it sounds that the dose should be slightly adjusted.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
