Clavamox should not be administered by a pet owner who is allergic to penicillin’s or beta-lactam (enzyme bacterial attacking) antibiotics.
Other precautions include a pre prescription discussion with your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or is taking vitamins, nutritional supplements, blood thinners, or anti inflammatory prescriptions. These too may cause dangerous interactions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Keep Clavamox out of the reach of children and pets, in its original child proof container in a dry (below 75 degree), minimal light location. As mentioned above, the liquid form needs to be stored in the refrigerator with remainder being disposed of after treatment has been completed, usually after 10 days.
For most pets, Clavamox has a strong and safe history of being the catalyst in powerful restorative treatments for bite wounds and upper respiratory, skin, mouth and bladder infections. Under the supervision of your veterinarian you can have the peace of mind knowing that this is a safe and effective choice for maintaining the vibrant quality of life you want for your pet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
As Clavamox is only available through Veterinary Prescription, the administration instructions must be followed closely to ensure the drugs effectiveness. As with all Amoxicillin based treatments, the medication needs to be administered as prescribed in order to prevent the infection from returning or becoming worse. Even though your pet may appear "better" after a few days, this does not mean the infection is gone but it does indicate the treatment is working.
Clavamox comes in 2 forms, tablets and liquid. Dosages will be determined by the severity of the infection and the size and type of pet. Keep the following do's and don'ts in mind when administering treatment:
• DO follow dosage instructions carefully.
• DO ask your veterinarian to demonstrate how to administer the medication to your pet.
• DO NOT pre-split tablets before scheduled administration - the exposure to air will cause deterioration.
• DO shake the liquid form before treatment and stored in refrigerator until prescription dosages has been completed. Discard the remaining liquid after 10 days.
• DO NOT miss a dose. If circumstances cause a missed treatment, skip the one missed and continue to follow the regular dosage schedule. Do not double dose.
• DO call your veterinarian if you are having difficulty giving the medication. She can provide further suggestions to ease application anxiety for you and your pet.
• DO NOT give this medication to any other pet other then the one it was prescribed for.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
As with any prescribed drug treatments there may be side effects ranging from the mild to severe. The more common side effects could include: disinterest in eating, diarrhea, vomiting and increased drooling. More severe reactions, though less common, is a yellowing of the eyes, skin or gums which may indicate liver disease. If any one of these symptoms occurs consult with veterinarian as soon as possible.
Allergic reactions may also occur in your pet. These are indicated by possible swelling of the face, extreme diarrhea and vomiting, seizures, cold to the touch limbs and pale gums. Immediate contact with your veterinarian is important since these may be life threatening symptoms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Key symptoms of a misdose or overdose is vomiting and constant diarrhea. Contact your veterinarian immeditaly if you suspect an overdose of Clavamox.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Discuss with your veternairan the possible risks if your pet is currently taking vitatmins, bacteriostatic drugs, supplements or pets with known allergies to penicillin based antibiotics since consequential interactions may occur. Sypmtoms could include difficutly breathing, hives, swelling of the face, tounge or lips, body rash or fainting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.