AZGreyGirl Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Chloe gotta another gash/cut (we call her Clutsy Chloe) and the e-vet (who also thought she need full anesthesia for a few sutures and that greyhounds were just like all other dogs and did not need special consideration for anesthesia) prescribed Clavamox 250 mg for her antibiotic. But he prescribed a 20 day dosage! That seems a little excessive to me. I thought 10 was standard. It's not like her wound was super bad or anything or already showing signs of infection. I already have my concerns about this guy. Should I be concerned about following his instructions about the 20 days? Could that actually harm her? He also told me I HAD to get the RX filled there and did not want to give me a written script. I insisted and easily got it filled for half the cost at Diamondback Drugs. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Twenty days seems excessive to me, but I would be more concerned about his attitude and lack of knowledge about greyhounds! Hope Chloe is OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clawsandpaws Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 This is basically what I found on the internet "Average use for clavamox is around 7-14 days, with the 14 days being recommended for UTI's. Dosage should not be given for more than 30 days, and 21 days for a severe case of pyomedra(??)and infections showing no sign of improvement within 3-5 days should be reevaluated by a vet" 20 days seems WAYYY too long a dose. Can you call your regular vet in the morning just to double check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I doubt he has Knowledge about Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sounds like a low dose-most hounds would take 375mgs twice daily--20 days seems excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clawsandpaws Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sounds like a low dose-most hounds would take 375mgs twice daily--20 days seems excessive. In the kennel we have 250mg, the dose is twice a day, I am assuming that is what AZgreygirl meant. On the internet it says that the dose should be 6.25mg per pound, so 500mg total would be for an 80 lb dog. Of course I am not a vet, but 250 2x daily seems okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 250 mg of Clavamox given twice daily is appropriate for a 40-lb dog. Since most female greyhounds are closer to 60 lbs, 375 mg is the more typical dose needed, as tbhounds mentioned. Was your prescription for 40 tablets, to be given twice a day? 20 days does seem a bit excessive for a minor cut, although it won't hurt (unless it upsets her stomach, and that usually becomes evident in the first few days of treatment). Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'd be checking on a new vet. Unless there was a lot of muscle tissue damage, I think that is an excessive doasge Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yeah, it especially worries me that the receptionist said he was their best. Yikes! Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 It's a bit of a haul for me but I drive over to Homestead in Mesa. Since he does the vet work for GPA, he has a clue and when ever I've gotten scripts I've been able to get them and take them to Fry's Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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