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What does ciprofloxacin treat in dogs?

What does ciprofloxacin treat in dogs?

Ciprofloxacin (brand name: Cipro®) is a systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotic, usually used as an alternative to enrofloxacin to treat bacterial infections. It is most often used to treat urinary tract infections or skin infections. Its use in cats and dogs to treat bacterial infections is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.

Can I give my dog ciprofloxacin for UTI?

Ciprofloxacin, also known by the brand name Cipro, is an antibiotic that can treat dogs who suffer from urinary tract infections, skin infections, respiratory infections, and other bacterial infections.

What type of infections does cipro treat?

It’s used to treat bacterial infections, such as:

  • chest infections (including pneumonia)
  • skin and bone infections.
  • sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • conjunctivitis.
  • eye infections.
  • ear infections.

Is ciprofloxacin bad for dogs?

DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO PREGNANT PETS – Ciprofloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. DO NOT ADMINISTER THIS DRUG TO DOGS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE – Ciprofloxacin has detrimental effects on growing joints and bones. It may effect large breeds dogs as old at 2 years old.

What is the best antibiotic for UTI in dogs?

Enrofloxacin, orbifloxacin, and marbofloxacin are all fluoroquinolones approved to treat UTIs in dogs; although all are used in cats, only some are approved for this use.

Is dog cipro the same as human Cipro?

Ciprofloxacin is approved for human use and is converted to enrofloxacin within the body. Because of inexpensive generics are available for ciprofloxacin, it is tempting to use ciprofloxacin in pets instead of enrofloxacin.

Can ciprofloxacin make dogs sick?

Mild side effects of ciprofloxacin in dogs include diarrhea or loose stool, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, joint stiffness or muscle pain. If these symptoms develop, continue treatment and consult your veterinarian.