My nursing dog took Cipro. Is it safe for her and the puppies?

In general, it is NOT recommended to give a nursing dog Cipro. We worry about cartilage defects in young dogs with Cipro, so I would be very worried about that with Great Dane puppies. I would contact your vet about her temperature and cinical signs and see if they recommend having her examined. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, it is safe to use the Cipro drops. There is actually very little communication between the eyes & the rest of the body, so there is very little chance of absorption of the medication by the developing kittens. In addition, a fetus is most susceptible to drugs in the first trimester, so for a cat, this is the first 3 weeks of a pregnancy. You need to treat the eye to prevent further infection & possible permanent damage to your cat's eye.. The kittens will be fine. Take care.

there have been no accurate studies that have been performed regarding the safety of Clavamox in lactating female dogs, but on the other hand there is also no evidence that there is any significant risk in this sort of situation. in general it is considered safe and many vets prescribe Clavamox to lactating dogs.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This depends solely on her weight. If she truly is 105 pounds like it says on her profile, then this should be fine as that would be actually a low dose. The use of antibiotics without a proper veterinary evaluation is not recommended as it can result in antibiotic resistance, especially if the patient is underdosed chronically. If Bella has not been evaluated by a veterinarian, I would recommend she is before continuing any antibiotics. Good luck and have a good night!

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.

That antibiotic is safe for nursing puppies. Try to express that particular mammary gland that has the mastitis and try to get the puppies to nurse on the other nipples. If she isn’t improving, be sure to have your vet take a look at her. I hope she feels better soon!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Why was the Loxicom prescribed in the first place? It's a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory used for pain. Most dogs who give birth naturally and even with C-sections are not prescribed pain medications. In the US the FDA has not approved for use in lactating or pregnant animals. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatorys are excreted in the milk. I would suggest not using it until you speak with your Vet. I hope this helps and good luck!