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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
Clavamox, Augmentin
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Mechanism of Action
Amoxicillin inhibits cell wall synthesis; clavulanate irreversibly inhibits beta-lactamase, extending spectrum to beta-lactamase-producing organisms.
Side effects & warnings
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters (fatal dysbiosis). GI upset (vomiting, diarrhea). Broad-spectrum first-line antibiotic. Give with food.
Species with Amoxicillin-Clavulanate dosing data (5 dose rules)
Species references:All African Pygmy Hedgehog drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Ferret drugsAll Pet Rat drugs
Evidence levels across 5 dose rules
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Backed by 4 published sources
- · ExoticRx 2026 (ferret dosing guide); Carpenter 6e
- · ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Carpenter 6e
- · ExoticRx 2026 (rat dosing guide); Carpenter 6e
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (2 of 5 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 5 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
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