"Safe" Antibiotics for IMHA Dog w/possible bladder infection?

[Vally]

I’m sorry Jon, there seems to be a problem.

If you list the drugs you’re dealing with, I’ll be happy to try and find out what is safe.

In a nutshell, the ones to avoid are cephalosporins, sulfa drugs and penicillins.

Safest antibiotic for our dogs is doxycycline.

Regards, Vally

[Jon]

The vet is recommending Clindamycin during dental work, and I was wondering if that was safe for a dog with a history of IMHA. My dog Marvin has been in remission for several years, but we don’t want anything to make it flare up again!

[Vally]

Jon, I haven’t heard of it. It’s a Lincosamide antibiotic so I’m not certain. I’ve sent Patrice, the site owner, an email to ask her about it. She’s much more cluey about this than I am. I’ll answer as soon as I can.

When is the dental surgery due?

[Vally]

Jon, this is the answer I got from Patrice:

“For this use, dental work, it is commonly used. It’s bacteriostatic, it interfers with the growth of bacteria, rather than killing it. The worse side effect is gastrointestinal, and apparently the injected form of the drug doesn’t have this side effect. Other side effects are very rare. Infections from dental work can be serious and if it absolutely must be done, then it’s a normal use. If the dog is very weak, has serious anemia and is on prednisone, I would want a specialist like an internist or board certified surgeon to perform the surgery.”

[Jon]

Thank you so much for the quick responses, Vally and Patrice! This is very helpful.

[Katie]

Hello,

Is there an updated list of medications to avoid? The one here no longer works.

Thank you!

[Vally]

Hi Katie, this list needs updating. Can you let us know what drugs you’re looking for. May be able to help.

Regards, Vally