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Originally Posted by CooperBoy  The name of the antibiotic is Clavomax, 250 mg.
Let me ask you a question, MoonDog - are you a vet?
There are multiple articles about overmedicating decreasing the ability of your immune system to fight off bacteria and viruses on your own - people and dogs alike. I'm a perfect example (human, not canine, obviously) - my mom gave me the whole dose of antibiotics whenever the doctor prescribed it (which was about once a month), which destroyed my teeth, lining of my stomach and made me resistant to any type of antibiotics, so any time I was sick I would have to go through 2-3 different types of meds till one worked. I know this is a human example, but same applies to dogs. Sometimes not panicking and letting the cold run its course can be better for a dog than treating him with meds at the first sneeze. After all, they are dogs, their immune systems are supposed to be stronger than humans', so that they can eat rabbit poop, and all other stinky stuff they always seem to find, without getting ill.
I don't blindly trust vets just like I don't blindly trust doctors; I do my research first...
Which brings me to my real question - could this be caused by the kennel cough vaccine? Interested to hear from someone who has something to say about this subject...
Thank you kindly, |
If your vet prescribed an antibiotic for longer than the average 10 day period, I would be concerned. However, I would express this concern to the vet;I would expect them to explain to me why they chose this medication over another, and why the lengthy dosages are needed. I ALWAYS question my vet about fecal findings, blood-work, and medications; not in a rude way, just in a caring, interested owner sort of way
. I like to know what is going on with my dog, and what to expect. Usually, a vet will require a re-check before refilling the prescription. If they are on meds for a long time, the vet should run blood tests to make sure no damage is being done.