Antibiotics for dogs and cats

Bacterial infections in animal is very common and there are plenty of antibiotics to help treat this condition, some things that might contribute to your pet having an infection is a wound or cut which put your pet in a higher chance of infection, infections of the skin is very common in dogs, in some cases it might even cause partial hair loss this condition can affect both dogs and cats. In most cases, the condition will be examined on a superficial basis and treated accordingly. Bacteria are a normal part of the body's chemical community, living in symbiosis in the abdomen, vaginal canal, intestines and mouth. However, when something happens to disrupt the balance of bacteria, such as what occurs with deep injuries, surgery or internal infections, these bacteria can invade the tissue, leading to deep infection and tissue death.

We have a variety of medications used to treat bacterial infections in animals for example, Albon, Amoxicillin, Baytril, Cephalexin, Cipro, Clavamox and many more. Baytril which requires a prescription and can be used for many types of infections such as urinary tract, prostate, skin, liver, and lungs now has a generic by the name of Enrofloxacin which is more affordable and also FDA approved it will also require a prescription from the vet like the other antibiotics, but has a great difference in the price. It has beef flavor which will make it easier for your pets to take, and even with the price difference it will deliver the exact same efficacy as the brand name Baytril. Enrofloxacin works by destroying the bacteria you commonly find in canine urinary tract cystitis, respiratory tract infections and dermal infections, it also penetrates into all canine and feline tissue and body fluids, it has antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. It is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract, penetrating into all measured body tissues and fluids.

In order to determine if your pet will need antibiotics you will need to give your veterinarian a

thorough history of your pets health, onset of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have led to this condition, such as injuries, even slight injuries, fights your pet might have had with another animal, problems eating (which may be related to a mouth infection), and any recent surgeries.  Standard tests include a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count, and a urinalysis, any of which may show a higher than normal white blood cell count, or evidence of an  infection.

Strongid T

Worming horses can be a real challenge. With all the different brands on the market, it’s hard to decide which one is right for your horse. Before you choose which brand to use, it is important to know what you’re dealing with. Strongid Tis one of the most common liquid wormers. Worms in horses are threat throughout a horse's life. The damage caused to horses by parasites can be devastating if not prevented. There are many different types of parasites that reside in your horse’s environment.

Small Strongyles or Red-worms are considered the most common parasites. Their life-cycle lasts about three weeks. Adult small strongyles can be ½ to 2 inches in diameter and are bright red in appearance. Even though the larvae are

smaller than the head of a pin. Horses with low immunity and very young horses are very vulnerable. Some signs of small strongyles are weight loss, decreased appetite and a dull hair coat. They are also a major cause of many types of

colic. It has been estimated that 90% of colic cases are caused by worm infestation or damage from previous infestations. Worming horses on a regular basis will alleviate this problem.

Safe-Guard

Safe-Guard is a suspension used as a wormer for horses. Gastrointestinal equine parasites can be very dangerous along with the many myths associated with horse deworming. It can be a little confusing and sometimes overwhelming to completely understand the impact of intestinal worms, the most common of equine diseases. Horses typically get worms when turned out with previously infected horses or when they are turned out in a contaminated pasture. In both situations, it is highly likely the horse will become infected, as well. A pasture can stay infected for a considerable amount of time so always keep the threat of horse worms in mind.

Strongyle infection is one of the most common and it occurs by ingestion of the larvae, which begin their transformation into parasites as they travel down the animal’s intestine. It can cause damage in the cranial mesenteric artery, eventually causing colic, gangrenous enteritis, or intestinal stasis and possibly rupture. The other two species are active blood feeders that can lead to anemia, weakness, emaciation and diarrhea. While a horse may appear to be in good health, it still can be infected with worms. Common signs of parasite infection in both younger and older horses include, lethargy,  loss of weight, diarrhea, colic, lack of appetite and dull coat.

Panacur Suspension 10%

Panacur is a suspension used for for the control horses and cattles as a dewormer of large strongyles, smallstrongyles, pinworms, and also roundworms. The parasites are expelled through the animal’s feces after the suspension has killed them. Each mL of Panacur will deliver 100 mg of febendazole.

The proper dose will bedetermined by the body weight, it should always be administered orally. Use adosing syringe to administer correct dosage. Insert nozzle of syringe through the interdental space and deposit the drug on the back of the tongue bydepressing the plunger. The drug may also be administered by stomach tube. There are no known contraindications to the use of the drug in cattle orhorses.

All horses should be routinely wormed with the single dose regimen every 6‑8 weeks. When administered in liquid feed by divided dosage, Panacur 10%Suspension may not be effective against Strongyloides.

Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension

Pyrantel Pamoate is used in horses for the removal and control of mature infections of large strongyles; pinworms; large roundworms; and small strongyles in horses and ponies. Pyrantel Pamoate is a suspension and it comes in a palatable vanilla-flavored form. Each mL contains 50 mg of pyrantel base as pyrantel pamoate.

 

It should be administer 3 mg pyrantel base per pound of body weight. For maximum control of parasitism, it is recommended that foals in between 2-8 months of age be dosed every 4 weeks. To minimize potential hazard that the mare may pose to the foal, she should be treated 1 month prior to anticipated foaling date followed by re-treatment 10 days to 2 weeks after birth of foal. Horses over 8 months of age should be routinely dosed every 6 weeks. 

 

It may be administered by means of a dose syringe or by mixing into the feed. If you decide to ise the dose syringe you would have to draw the appropriate dosage of Liqui-Care P into a dose syringe and administer to the animal. Do not expose Liqui-Care P to direct sunlight. If you decide to mix it in the feed you would need to mix the appropriate dosage of Pyrantel Pamoate in the normal grain ration. Fasting of animals prior to or following treatment is not required.

Strongid C2X

The leading cause of colic in horses is parasites (worms). That is why it is so important to have a strong parasite control program. While there are several ways to successfully control parasites a relatively good one is STRONGID C2X. These pellets come in 10 pound buckets. The de-worming medication is mixed into alfalfa pellets. By feeding this daily your horse receives a small dose of pyrantel tartate, the active ingredient, ridding your horse of all the parasites accumulated in the past 24 hours.

Researchers investigated the use of STRONGID C2X in relation to small strongyles. The larger strongyles are the more well known "blood worms" whose migration within the vessels leading to the intestines have long been implicated in acute colic. Their relatives, the small strongyles, are more insidious in nature. Large infections with small strongyles are often responsible for chronic debility, poor nutrition and some clinical disease. Researchers showed that by feeding STRONGID C2X on a daily basis they were able to dramatically reduce egg counts in the manure. Examination both grossly and under a microscopic revealed inflammation of the intestinal lining to be dramatically reduced and the number of encysted larva significantly smaller in the group given STRONGID C2X.

Duramune adult-3

Duramune Adult is the first USDA-licensed vaccine with 3 year virus challenge data against a trio of deadly canine diseases: canine distemper (CDV), canine adenovirus (CAV-2), and canine parvovirus (CPV). The vaccine is particularly well suited as a booster for adult dogs if an extended vaccination interval program is being utilized. This treatment applied to Dogs only.

Canine distemper (CDV) is a highly contagious viral disease most common in unvaccinated puppies, but it can affect any dog with a poor immune status. It attacks many organs in addition to the nervous system.

Transmission: The virus is spread through coughing, sneezing, and other body secretions.

Clinical Signs: Fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, listlessness, vomiting, slobbering, and discharge from the eyes and nose. In more advanced stages, the disease may cause convulsions, paralysis, and death.

Canine Adenovirus Type 2 is a highly infectious respiratory disease in dogs. It causes local infections in the upper respiratory tract and may progress to lower respiratory disease in puppies or debilitated adult or senior dogs.

Transmission: The virus is transmitted via air-borne respiratory secretions.

Clinical Signs: Runny nose, possible fever, and dry harsh coughing followed by retching and gagging.