How Clavamox works in Dogs and Cats. Dr. Dan explains.

Hi Everyone! My name is Dan, and I am a veterinarian. Today I am talking about the antibiotic clavamox. Clavamox is amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin is the antibiotic in Clavamox. the Amoxicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic. This means that amoxicillin is what actually kills the bacteria causing the infection. However, sometimes bacteria can become resistant to amoxicillin producing something call beta-lactamase. The beta lactamase will prevent the amoxicillin from killing the bacteria. By adding the clavulanic acid, the amoxicillin will not be damage by the beta-lactamase allow it to fight the infection. Clavamox is common prescribed by veterinarians for gram positive bacterial infections. Clavamox is used for infections from skin to bladder infections. In most cases cats and dogs do well when prescribed clavamox. Like any antibiotic GI upset like vomiting and diarrhea can happen, and antibiotic allergic reactions are possible too. Always call your veterinarian if you feel like you pet is having an adverse reaction to an antibiotic. Disclaimer: Always consult your vet if your pet is sick. This video does not replace veterinary care. This video is only for educational purposes. #dog #doglover