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Anybody that says that human antibiotics will poison a dog, is an uneducated bonehead.
Sorry, but it irritates me when someone will state opinion as fact. The fact is that antibiotics are antibiotics. Anti means against, biotic means living organisms, so what they do is kill microorganisms, it doesn't matter where they are living, human, dog, cat, etc. The difference for pets is dosage according to weight. Same as dosing for children. Just like with humans, dogs can have antibiotic Allergies as well. Mild overdosing would not cause any serious harm, severe overdosing can cause kidney problems.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt would really depend. Assuming you are not allergic to the antibiotic in question, and it's the appropriate one to kill the particular organism involved, and it's not far past it's expiration date, you'd probably have to take several to equal a human dosage.
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Are animal antibiotics and human antibiotics the same?
Some of them are the same medicines, but the dosage is VERY different for animals than for humans. Cats and dogs and other small pets cannot take the large doses of medicines that humans can take. Taking the same amount as humans take can actually kill some animals.
Will amoxocillin for humans treat respiratory infection in a dog?
do vets perscribe the same kinds of antibiotics to dogs that are used for humans?
What dog antibiotics are safe for humans to take?
This Better be a joke. Do not take them!
What are the names of antibiotics for dogs?
There are many antibiotics that are used for dogs, ranging from amoxicillin to doxycycline to cephalexin. They are often similar to drugs used in humans, and in some cases are the same drug just formulated differently.
Can you give antibiotics to your dog that have a cold?
no you can't or it will kill your dog because a humans antibiotic is much stronger than a dogs this is because a humans immune sytem is weaker than a dogs
Can you give dogs adult amoxicillin?
Do not self treat your pets with antibiotics. That is how MRSA came about. If your pet is sick take it to a qualified Vet and the Vet will prescribe the required medicines and tell you how to use them.
Will a human get sick if accidentally took clovamox 125 mg for dogs?
Human will not get sick when accidentally took clovamoxÊ125 mg for dogs. Antibiotics used for humans can also be usedÊ for dogsÊ and vice versa.
Can dogs catch pneumonia from humans?
Most human illnesses are not transferable to canines, however, proper hygiene should reduce the chance of sharing any transferable illness. Pneumonia is an infection in the lung(s), and can be treated with prescribed antibiotics. Dogs should not have a problem, however, if they do get it, there should be antibiotics for them too.
Can nitrofurantoin-macro be used on animals?
In general, no - nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic prescribed for urinary tract infections in humans. However, dogs (primarily female dogs) get UTIs from different bacteria than those infecting humans, and they need antibiotics specific for their bacterial infections.
Can cats take antibiotic?
Cats can take antibiotics. Antibiotics are very useful and universal drugs and there are antibiotics to cure almost any bacterial illness. If your cat is sick and you think it needs antibiotics, TAKE IT TO A VET. The dosages for humans and cats are very different, and the other things that are in the antibiotics made for humans may kill cats. Also, not every antibiotic is suitable to treat every condition. Some bacteria have built up resistance to certain antibiotics and need stronger ones. Only a vet can diagnose and treat your cat or prescribe antibiotics if needed. Cats can safely take antibiotics but only those designed for cats.
How do you treat strep in a dogs eye?
You need to take your dog to a veterinarian. Your veterinarian will most likely give you antibiotics to give to you dog.
Can dogs get Psoriasis from humans?
While dogs can get psoriasis, they do not get it from humans.
