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How many days should I take amoxicillin for dogs with blood in urine?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Henry Clarke
Generally taken for 7 to 14 days, amoxicillin is usually given to dogs in the form of capsules or oral liquid. It needs to be given to the dog one hour before feeding or within two hours after feeding. If your dog has a bad gastrointestinal condition, has gastric ulcers, or is allergic to antibiotics, you need to consult a doctor first to see if he can take it.

1. What kind of medicine is amoxicillin

To know how many days to take amoxicillin for dogs with blood in urine, you must first understand what kind of medicine amoxicillin is. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic with broad spectrum. It is mainly targeted at respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, digestive tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, etc. caused by some sensitive bacteria.

2. How many days should you take amoxicillin?

Since all antibiotics will cause the body to develop resistance if used for a long time, the generally recommended use time is 5 to 7 days, but When treating dogs with hematuria, you need to see whether the dog’s disease is serious or not, and analyze the specific situation in detail. It is best to take your dog to a pet hospital for diagnosis and examination before using amoxicillin to confirm what is causing the blood in the urine, because amoxicillin only treats urinary tract infections. If it is stones or other conditions, amoxicillin will Xilin is of no use.

3. How to use amoxicillin

When using amoxicillin for the first time to treat blood in a dog's urine, it can be used for one week. When using it, the dog should be dosed regularly and quantitatively according to the doctor's advice. During this period, if the symptoms are relieved, you can go for a review after one week. If the symptoms are not relieved, you need to continue taking it, which can be taken for up to fourteen days. When taking amoxicillin, avoid letting your dog eat foods that are difficult to digest at the same time. Such as greasy food, milk, etc. These foods may interfere with the absorption and digestion of medications. At the same time, it is also necessary to ensure that the dog drinks enough water during the use of medicine. Avoid medications that can cause kidney damage. Take it to the pet hospital in time and adjust the medication promptly to ensure that the dog can receive the most accurate treatment possible.


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