Marbofloxacin: Pet Antibiotic for Skin, UTI, Respiratory Infections

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Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Marbofloxacin is an antibiotic. This product does not contain steroids or anti-fungal agent. Rimadyl, or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication should not be given during steroids treatment. If George is on Rimadyl and dexamethasone tablets, you should double-check with your vet that your dog definitely needs both of these medications at the same time.

A normal dose of Zeniquin is 2.75-5.5 mg/kg, and your puppy ingested 12.2 mg/kg. As an antibiotic, this medication may cause possible transient vomiting, diarrhea, or a loss of appetite. In young puppies given high doses of Zeniquin daily for 2-4 weeks, lameness and cartilage problems were noted in a study, but this would not be expected after a one-time ingestion. At this point, I recommend feeding a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for the next few days to decrease stimulation to the GI tract. After a few days of this diet, you can gradually transition back to puppy food over another 5-7 days. If you need additional peace of mind, you can call the ASPCA animal poison control center at (888) 426-4435. Unless they direct otherwise, I cannot see any benefit in giving activated charcoal or other decontaminants after an antibiotic. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Augmentin or Clavamox are typically effective for skin infections, but Cephalexin is generally more commonly used. Common ophthalmic antibiotics often include Neomycin or Orbifloxacin. I hope this is helpful!

Enrofloxacin is a safe antibiotic to give Flip and it will not be detrimental to his growth. While it is a fluoroquinolone, it is not recommended to give to puppies under six months of age due to the effects on the growth of a puppy. Because he is over six months of age, it is fine to give to him :-)

Hello. According to several Veterinary Formularies, the normal dose of Marbocyl for a 5-pound cat can range from 6 to 12 mg so you have not overdosed him. And there are no reported neurological effects of this medication which is exceptionally safe in cats. " With the exception of cartilage abnormalities in very young animals, the adverse effect profile of marbofloxacin is limited to GI distress ( vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia & soft stools ) and decreased activity." I would take your cat to another veterinarian because there is something else going on here to cause these symptoms or the infection is just not responding to this antibiotic. I hope he is feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I am so sorry that your question has gone unanswered for so long. As long as the antibiotic is used at the prescribed dose & for the prescribed time, there is very little chance of retinal damage occurring in Echo. Orbax has been available for many years & was in fact developed to address the retinal issue seen with some other fluoroquinolones. It is a good & safe antibiotic for cats. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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!