Clavamox is an antibiotic for dogs and cats. This antibiotic has broad-spectrum activity and can be used to treat many infections including those that occur in soft tissues and skin.
What is Clavamox? Clavamox is a combination antibiotic that contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Veterinarians commonly prescribe Clavamox when your pet suffers from infection. This antibiotic is often a good choice for problems such as wounds, abscesses, respiratory infections, and urinary infections. Clavamox is formulated for: dogs and cats.
What are the benefits of Clavamox? Clavamox is a combination antibiotic that helps fight against gram-negative, gram-positive, and some anaerobic bacteria. It comes in liquid and tablet formulations so you and your veterinarian can choose what is best for your pet. Clavamox is FDA approved and generally safe to use.
How does Clavamox work? Clavamox contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid which has a unique beta-lactamase inhibiting effect. Both of these medications work together to fight against beta-lactamase and non-beta-lactamase producing organisms which expands the spectrum of bacteria Clavamox can eliminate.
How is Clavamox administered? This medication is given orally (by mouth). Veterinarians typically prescribe this antibiotic twice daily but you should follow your veterinarian’s instructions.
Always complete the entire course of medication even if your pet begins to feel better. Clavamox should only be given to the pet that is prescribed for. Do not give two doses at one time. What results can I expect? The active ingredients are absorbed well from the digestive tract and are distributed to infected body tissues. Your pet’s infection should improve and he/she should start to feel better.
What Form(s) does Clavamox come in? Clavamox is available as a tablet and as a liquid.