My dog just had puppies. Is Loxicom safe for her while nursing?

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Brino has kidney disease, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. like Loxiom should be avoided. Even half a dose of Loxiom can have detrimental effect on kidneys if used chronically. So, the answer is absolutely yes, Brino should be weaned off Loxiom and paracetamol or other pain killers (tramadol, gabapentin, amantadine etc) should be used instead.

Legally, we are prohibited from providing dosing information for medications ion the absence of a physical exam and a patient-veterinarian-client relationship. Please contact your veterinarian for this information. Do not give any medications to your pet without the advice of your vet.

No, please do not increase the dose without consulting with your veterinarian first.All NSAIDs carry a risk to cause kidney damage or liver damage. Ask your vet whether he recommends a muscle relaxant in addition to the Loxicam. This may be safer than increasing the Loxicam dosage.

No I would recommend not to give Metacam as it is not indicated in pregnant and lactating bitches. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I'm curious as to why your vet prescribed metronidazole to Loki. It can be excreted in breast milk and should not be prescribed to nursing mothers. It's also not safe for young puppies. I personally do not recommend giving it to her based on this, and I would withhold that medication until you can speak to your vet about it and its safety in nursing mothers. You can also take Loki into another vet for a second opinion. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cyclosporine IS distributed in the milk and there have been no studies proving it's safety for nursing puppies. The drug is not recommended that women nurse their babies while on it. I would call your Vet to discuss an alternative. I wish you the best!

Unfortunately, no, doxycycline is not a good choice for antibiotics in a nursing mamma dog. First, it does not have the spectrum of antibacterial activity needed for most mammary gland infections. This means that it may not clear up the infection entirely or be effective against the organisms causing the infection at all. Secondly, this is a drug that needs to be avoided in nursing moms because of potential side effects it can have in young puppies. This drug is not safe in neonates and can cause problems with the teeth in these young pups. I would recommend taking your momma dog to the vet to be examined and to get an antibiotic that is safe for her and the pups. In the meantime, until you can get to the vet, try using warm compresses and massage on the affected glands if your dog will tolerate it. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.