Question 1

What is Amoxicillin used for?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin is indicated for: abscess, Bacterial cystitis (uncomplicated), Bacterial infection, Bacterial infections (skin, UTI, dental), Bacterial infections (skin, UTI, dental, respiratory), Bite wound, Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough), Dental infections, Feline lower urinary tract disease (bacterial), foot rot, Helicobacter gastritis (triple therapy component), Leptospirosis (initial phase,, periodontal disease, Respiratory, Respiratory and GI infections, Respiratory infections, streptococcal meningitis, Susceptible bacterial infections, Upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infections.

Question 2

What routes can Amoxicillin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Amoxicillin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 9 species: African Grey Parrot, Bearded Dragon, Cat (Domestic), Cattle (Beef/Dairy), Dog (Domestic), Ferret, Horse (Equine), Pet Rat, Swine (Pig).

Question 4

Is Amoxicillin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Amoxicillin: CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). May cause GI upset. Cross-reactivity with other beta-lactams.

Question 7

How does Amoxicillin work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	20–25 mg/kg	q12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	PO	22–30 mg/kg	q8h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Amoxicillin

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Species with Amoxicillin dosing data (19 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 19 dose rules

Backed by 5 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 19 cited rules)

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