Shop Prescription Antibiotics for Your Pets
Bacterial infections in pets, including skin infections, respiratory conditions, dental abscesses, and gastrointestinal issues, can often be effectively treated with the right antibiotic prescribed by your veterinarian. HardyPaw offers a trusted range of prescription antibiotics for dogs and cats, available in oral, suspension, and injectable formats.
Trusted Pet Antibiotics for Common Infections
Pets are prone to a variety of bacterial infections, including:
- Ear infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Gastrointestinal infections caused by specific bacterial or protozoal organisms, confirmed by veterinary diagnosis
- Dental infections and abscesses
- Skin wounds and abscesses
- Tick-borne bacterial diseases such as ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease
Shop prescription antibiotics for dogs and cats, including oral capsules, oral suspensions, and injectable formulations.
What's in This Collection?
Oral Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin for Dogs & Cats: Effective against a range of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections, including wounds, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. Requires a veterinary prescription.
- Clindamycin: Effective for dental, soft tissue, and bone infections in dogs and cats. Requires a veterinary prescription.
- Metronidazole: An antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication prescribed for gastrointestinal infections, anaerobic bacterial infections, and protozoal conditions such as Giardia. Requires veterinary diagnosis and prescription.
- Doxycycline: Commonly prescribed for tick-borne bacterial diseases, including ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease. It should always be given with food or followed by water to reduce the risk of oesophageal irritation or stricture, particularly in cats.
- Clavamox (Amoxicillin & Clavulanate): Available in tablet and oral suspension formats for dogs and cats. Requires a veterinary prescription.
Injectable & Long-Acting Antibiotics
- Convenia Injection (Cefovecin): A vet-administered long-acting injectable antibiotic for skin and soft tissue infections, providing up to 14 days of coverage from a single injection. Because Convenia remains active in the body for up to two weeks, adverse reactions cannot be reversed by discontinuing the medication. Talk to your vet to weigh up whether this option is the right fit for your pet.
- Enrofloxacin (Baytril): A potent antibiotic used for respiratory and systemic bacterial infections in dogs. Use in cats requires extreme caution as enrofloxacin has been associated with irreversible retinal toxicity and potential blindness in cats, particularly at higher doses. Must be used under strict veterinary supervision with a feline-specific protocol.
When to Use Antibiotics for Pets
Antibiotics may be recommended if your pet shows signs of a bacterial infection, such as:
- Swelling, redness, or discharge from wounds
- Persistent coughing or sneezing
- Bloody or frequent urination
- Loss of appetite due to oral pain
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea where a bacterial or protozoal cause has been confirmed by your veterinarian
Note: HardyPaw provides access to trusted prescription antibiotics. We strongly recommend consulting a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan before starting any antibiotics.
FAQs about Prescription Antibiotics for Your Pet
Q1: Can I buy antibiotics for my dog or cat without a vet prescription?
Ans: No. Antibiotics for dogs and cats require a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian. This ensures your pet receives the correct medication, dosage, and treatment duration for their specific condition while supporting safe and responsible antibiotic use.
Q2: What antibiotic is commonly prescribed for dogs?
Ans: Amoxicillin and metronidazole are two of the more commonly used antibiotics in dogs, though the right choice will depend on the nature of the infection and your dog's overall health background. Your veterinarian will determine the right antibiotic following a proper diagnosis.
Q3: Is doxycycline safe for dogs and cats?
Ans: Doxycycline is widely used to treat tick-borne illnesses and bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It should always be given with food or followed by water to reduce the risk of oesophageal irritation or stricture, particularly in cats. Always follow your vet's dosing and administration instructions precisely.
Q4: What's the difference between oral and injectable antibiotics?
Ans: Oral antibiotics are given by mouth and work well for at-home treatment over a set number of days. Injectable options like Convenia offer longer coverage from a single dose given at the vet clinic, with effects lasting up to two weeks. That said, since long-acting injectables cannot be reversed once given, any side effects that show up will need to run their course naturally. Your vet will help determine which format makes the most sense for your pet's situation.
