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Dog's antibiotic dissolved in cheek, left green. Is it effective?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 89 lbs

Antibiotic was taken and wasn't swallowed found in cheek and was fully absorbed/disloved. Left green color. It's 500mg and was administered with antihistamines. Both prescribed by vet today

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Dr. Davis

Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on April 1st, 2018

Just continue with the prescribed medications on the regular schedule. The green will go away soon. Put the pills in a piece of meat, cheese or peanut butter to make sure he swallows them. I usually give a treat afterwards to make sure they go down. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bourdain.
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