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Kit S asked in PetsDogs · 4 years ago

I need to know how to dose my dog with antibiotics. She has mastitis because she tries to adopt every baby animal she comes across.?

I have had this dog for years but have only recently fell on hard times and have no money to take her to the vet again but a friend had leftover amoxicillin which is what they gave her last time. The only information I could find is how much to give her. But I cant figure out it that s how much she needs per dose or per day. She is a 45 lb dog and at least 10 years old (I adopted her as an adult) If anyone is willing to help so she doesn t have to wait till I get a job again I would be very thankful.

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  • Lizzie
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    That sounds like False Prergnancy, a hormonal condition, NOT mastitis. Put away the antibiotics. they won't help for this.

  • 4 years ago

    You shouldnt even have "leftover" antibiotics. They are meant to be taken until the full course is gone. I doubt you have enough to give the dog a full course, and even less likely that is the proper medication

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Amoxicillin is available in 250mg and 500mg capsules. The recommended dose of amoxicillin in dogs and cats is 5-10mg/pound every 12-24 hours. Amoxicillin can be given with or without food as it is stable in gastric conditions.

    Or 5 mg/lb body weight twice daily for 5 to 7 days or for 48 hours after symptoms subside.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Its illegal for anyone other than a vet to advise you or treat your dog. No one here would risk it.

    If you are in the UK sign up for the PDSA. the vet care isnt free, but they dont ask for a large donation.

    She could actually have a mammary tumour, so see your vet.

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  • JenVT
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Call your vet and ask.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    then ask your vet phone calls are cheap if not costless

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