Penicillian
2006-07-13 11:26:23 · 17 answers · asked by Nique P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not unless the vet has prescribed them. if your dog doesn't need antibiotics or doesn't have an infection, then they shouldn't be getting anything but a heartworm preventive.
2006-07-13 11:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything without your vet's say so
Animals metabolize things differently than humans.
Some pills are OK, like Prozac. Somethings like aspirin can kill cats, and chocolate can kill dogs.
Some humans are allergic to penicillin, so I would be careful. Consult a vet. Plus, you don't know what the appropriate number of milligrams are. You might think it would be OK to give an equivalent mg. per pound that you would to a person. But what if it needs to be halved, or doubled for a dog?
If it needs to be halved you could hurt the liver/kidneys. If it needs to be doubled you could create resistant bacteria. What if it isn't a bacteria infection at all and you just delay getting an accurate diagnosis of something serious?
I hope everything goes well for your dog. If it is something small, like a skin infection the size of a quarter I would think it would heal on it's own just shave the fur around it, and keep it clean.
If it is something bigger, or another animal bite, or a foul discharge from a body part they need to see the vet.
Good luck
2006-07-13 11:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was ordered by my vet to give a puppy i was fostering amoxcicilan (excuse me if the spelling is off). It is basically Penicillian, but i think you should consult your vet before you give your dog any of those pills. While the chemicals in the pills might not harm your dog, the dosage in each pill might.
2006-07-13 11:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by dogluver8906 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the vet order the medicine for the dog? If you are just giving it for whatever reason, I wouldn't mess with Penicillin. Many people are allergic to it, and it can cause severe reactions like swelling of the tongue and throat, difficulty breathing, hives, vomiting, and on and on. It can be a very dangerous medicine, if never taken before. If the vet gave it to you, then I am assumng it would be safe.
2006-07-13 11:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only under a vets instruction. Human meds can kill a dog.
2006-07-13 11:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vet told you to give him pills, then just wrap it in a piece of cheese.
2006-07-13 11:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP! no way you don`t give yur dog any thing go to the vet and get it a pasription! it`s very dangerious to give it medicine by your self with out proper information!-gabby_aspca
2006-07-13 11:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
human pills will kill them i recomend going to ur vet if they r for the dog but that is not safe at all
2006-07-13 11:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but instead give 1/2 especially if your dog is older
2006-07-13 11:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Gen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Animals cannot eat any human medicine and other junk. Take it to the vet!
2006-07-13 11:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋