Ciprofloxacin for Dogs & Cats: Antibiotic for Bacterial Infections

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You're right that fluoroquinolones like cipro are not recommended for use in nursing moms since they can affect bone and cartilage formation in the puppies, But, one dose shouldn't cause any serious problems - as long as you don't give any more, I wouldn't be concerned about the puppies.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This depends solely on her weight. If she truly is 105 pounds like it says on her profile, then this should be fine as that would be actually a low dose. The use of antibiotics without a proper veterinary evaluation is not recommended as it can result in antibiotic resistance, especially if the patient is underdosed chronically. If Bella has not been evaluated by a veterinarian, I would recommend she is before continuing any antibiotics. Good luck and have a good night!

In general, it is NOT recommended to give a nursing dog Cipro. We worry about cartilage defects in young dogs with Cipro, so I would be very worried about that with Great Dane puppies. I would contact your vet about her temperature and cinical signs and see if they recommend having her examined. I hope that helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It's not recommended to put antibiotic eye drops before having it checked by a vet first, it's important to check the eyes and make sure there is no ulcer or other damage before starting any topical treatment.

In dogs, currently erythromycin is considered the drug of choice in treating campylobacter. That being said, we are seeing cases with drug resistance with this bacteria, so ideally a culture and sensitivity is performed to determine the best drug in each individual situation. This is a bacteria that can also make humans ill, so precautions should be taken to prevent transmission including good hygeine/hand washing and avoiding the pet being around people with suppressed immune systems. You can read more about this disease at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2232 and https://www.cdc.gov/campylobacter/index.html

All fluoroquinolones have the potential to cause retinal degeneration in cats, but most studies and case reports have been in regards to enrofloxacin. The risk seems to be dose dependent and is more likely to occur with rapid IV infusion or prolonged treatment.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Yes, it is safe to use the Cipro drops. There is actually very little communication between the eyes & the rest of the body, so there is very little chance of absorption of the medication by the developing kittens. In addition, a fetus is most susceptible to drugs in the first trimester, so for a cat, this is the first 3 weeks of a pregnancy. You need to treat the eye to prevent further infection & possible permanent damage to your cat's eye.. The kittens will be fine. Take care.