Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate is used in dog for Skin infections, UTI, dental, respiratory. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Clavamox, Augmentin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12.5–25 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Skin infections, UTI, dental, respiratory | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with dog dosing
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Amoxicillin-Clavulanate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.