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Effective Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic for Dogs and Cats
Product Description
Enroquin Flavored Tablets 136 mg contain enrofloxacin, a veterinary fluoroquinolone antibiotic formulated to treat susceptible bacterial infections in dogs and cats. It is rapidly absorbed, widely distributed throughout body tissues, and achieves therapeutic concentrations in urine, skin, and respiratory tissues. The flavored, double-scored tablet supports accurate dosing and easier administration under veterinary supervision for multiple infection types.
Please note the product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial; manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.
Benefits
- Broad-spectrum action: Effectively targets Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria that cause skin, respiratory, and urinary infections in dogs and cats.
- Rapid absorption: It is quickly absorbed after oral administration, reaching peak serum levels in about one hour, which supports a timely clinical response.
- Deep tissue penetration: Penetrates various tissues and body fluids, achieving therapeutic concentrations for many pathogens within two hours after dosing.
- Flexible dosing. The scored flavored tablets allow for accurate dose adjustment across different weight ranges and enable once daily or divided administration.
- High urinary levels: Achieves particularly high urine concentrations, supporting effectiveness against susceptible urinary tract infections in dogs and cats.
Ingredients
Enrofloxacin 136 mg per tablet
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
|
Species |
Body Weight |
Recommended Dose |
|
Dogs |
5–20 mg/kg |
Once a day or divided into two equal doses every 12 hours |
|
Cats |
5 mg/kg body weight |
Once daily |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Veterinary prescription: This medication is restricted to veterinary use and should only be administered under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
- Oral administration: Give tablets orally by hand, with food, or as directed to make sure the pet takes the full dose.
- Precise dosing: Use the double-scored tablets to get the right dose based on the pet’s body weight and the veterinarian's advice.
- Treatment duration: Keep treating for at least two to three days after symptoms go away, up to thirty days if necessary.
- Monitor response: Reevaluate diagnosis and treatment plan if clinical improvement is not observed within five days of therapy.
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Growing animals caution: Avoid use in growing dogs during rapid growth phases. This can lead to potential cartilage damage in developing joints.
- Neurologic disorders: Use cautiously in pets with central nervous system disorders. Quinolones may increase the risk of seizures.
- Cats' retinal risk: Do not exceed the recommended feline dosage because fluoroquinolones have been associated with retinal toxicity and vision loss.
- Drug interactions: Avoid concurrent administration with compounds containing metal cations like calcium, iron, magnesium, or aluminum due to absorption reduction.
Possible Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal signs: Some pets might face problems like vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or even elevated liver enzymes while being treated with enrofloxacin.
- Neurologic reactions: Rare neurologic effects, including ataxia, seizures, depression, or lethargy, have been reported in treated animals.
- Behavioral changes: Behavioral effects such as nervousness, aggression, or vocalization have been rarely observed following administration in cats.
- Vision effects cats: Cats may develop mydriasis, retinal degeneration, or vision impairment in rare cases associated with treatment.
Storage Information
- Room temperature storage: Keep tablets between 20°C and 25°C, allowing variations between 15°C and 30°C.
- Tight container: Keep them in tightly closed containers to help maintain their stability and avoid contamination.
- Secure location: Keep medication in a safe place, away from pets and kids, to prevent any accidental swallowing.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Enroquin Flavored Tablets 136 mg used for in pets?
Ans: Enroquin Flavored Tablets contain enrofloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribed for treating infections caused by susceptible bacteria in dogs and cats. These include skin infections, respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections, depending on veterinary diagnosis and organism susceptibility.
Q2: How quickly does Enroquin start working in dogs and cats?
Ans: Enrofloxacin is quickly absorbed after being given by mouth. It reaches peak blood levels in about one hour in dogs and achieves effective tissue levels within two hours. The timing for clinical improvement varies based on the severity of the infection, how susceptible the pathogen is, and the overall health of the pet.
Q3: Can Enroquin tablets be given with food?
Ans: Yes, you can give Enroquin tablets by hand, mix them with food, or administer them directly as your veterinarian advises to make sure your pet gets the full dose. Proper administration of the medication is key to maintaining the right therapeutic levels in the system and effectively managing infections during the entire treatment period.
Q4: Is Enroquin safe for all dogs and cats?
Ans: Enroquin should not be used in pets with known quinolone hypersensitivity and requires caution in growing dogs due to cartilage risks. In cats, recommended dosing should not be exceeded because fluoroquinolones have been associated with retinal toxicity and potential vision changes in rare cases.
Q5: How long should my pet take Enroquin tablets?
Ans: Treatment duration varies based on the type of infection and how the patient responds. However, therapy usually lasts for at least two to three days after symptoms go away. Severe or complicated infections may need longer treatment, up to thirty days, based on the prescribing veterinarian's judgment.