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US brand names:Amoxi-Inject
Contraindicated in Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Hamster, Degu
Amoxicillin Injectable is dosed at 7 mg/kg IM q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.67, Amoxicillin monograph spanning p.67-69; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate monograph, printed p.73-72; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Aminopenicillin inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Injectable form for patients unable to take oral medication.
CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters. IM injection may be painful. Same spectrum as oral amoxicillin.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IM | 7 mg/kg | q24h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.67, Amoxicillin monograph spanning p.67-69; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — located 2026-08-05 in Plumb's 10th ed, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate monograph, printed p.73-72; the earlier note claiming no held source contained this figure was wrong and has been removed. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 10–20 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.67, Amoxicillin monograph spanning p.67-69; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.73, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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