Can I give my dog Vigamox? Is this human medicine safe for her?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, human amoxicillin is the same that is used in dogs. Make sure to check with your veterinarian to make sure that she would benefit from this. Good luck and have a great day!

Many different antibiotics are used for both humans and dogs, the only difference is the dose given. Antibiotics should not be given without the advice of your veterinarian. Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistant bacteria and may complicate any underlying condition which could delay diagnosis.

Ear infections are usually treated with an antibiotic ointment that is placed directly in the ear and left in the ear to work in between cleanings. A typical schedule of cleanings include cleaning out the affected ear every twelve hours, placing the ointment in the ear, massaging and letting it set. This continues for a period of 7-10 days to completely clear the infection. There are some OTC ear infection ointments available but it is likely you will need to visit your vet for a prescription version. Amoxicillin is a general antibiotic and is more common in other infections such as skin or minor internal infections. It is best to check with your vet to see if it is appropriate for your dog's type of ear infection rather than just giving it. Giving the wrong medication or wrong dosage for the problem can actually make it worse, or even make your dog very ill.

The green on the fur around Bailey's anus looks a bit like he may have had diarrhea. Keep an eye on his next bowel movement, and if he has diarrhea persisting more than 24 hours, call the vet. Amoxi/Clav is the same thing as Clavamox used for both humans and pets, and should be safe for dogs as prescribed. Mefenamic acid is a human NSAID that is not commonly used in veterinary medicine. It's use in dogs would be off-label and it's safety in pets has not been tested. There are several options for NSAIDs that have been specifically approved as safe for dogs, so I would discuss these with your vet.

This would depend on the type of antibiotic being treated. Do not medicate your pet without the advice of your veterinarian. Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistant bacteria and may complicate any underlying condition.

It is never recommended to clean your dog's eye with any medication that has not been prescribed by a vet. That's because a dog's eye reacts differently to human medications than a human's eye. Without knowing the name of this drug, I can't say if it is safe or not to use on Bruno. I would not recommend using this on Bruno's eye unless it has been prescribed by a vet first.

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.