macoduck Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Gracie has been on amoxicillin for a week for her ruptured anal gland. It is healing slowly. She's had less of an appetite for the past 4 days or so. Won't eat all her dogfood but will still eat cookies. She doesn't appear to be in any distress, seems happy. Hasn't run any yard zoomies though. I think the antibiotics gave her loose bowels so she's on acidophilis (sp.). Will antibiotics cause a dog to have less of an appetite? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yes they can cause some tummy upset/lack of appetite. I keep Pepcid on hand for stuff like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Monty, who otherwise will eat everything and anything, has always done poorly with antibiotics. My vet now has me give him Reglan (metaclopramide?) 1/2 hour before his antibiotic, and his appetite is again excellent. Ask your vet about this, I understand it is a very mild drug and can be very helpful. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yes. I give acidolphillus pills when they are on antibiotics and if they bother the stomach I use carafate. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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