Product Info
Doxycycline is a prescription antibiotic used in various animal species, but is most commonly used in dogs and cats. It is available in 20mg tablets, 100mg tablets, 50mg capsules and sold either individually or in a 50ct or 100ct bottle.
What the product cures
Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can treat a wide range of bacterial infections in animals such as Lyme disease and respiratory infections.
Pet Symptoms
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, and which is acquired from ticks. The ticks responsible for transmitting the bacteria to animals and humans are of the Ixodes species, but are known as “deer ticks,” which is a nickname that was given to them because deer are their primary host. However, transmission usually occurs when the tick is a nymph and feeds on smaller mammals.
Shifting-leg lameness, or the act of shifting weight from one leg to the other, is one of the most common symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Often times, the pet will become lame or limp for a few days, then get better, only to return to limping several days or even a month after. The disease tends to affect all joints in the body, causing inflammation, pain, and mobility problems. Additional signs of Lyme disease that owners should be aware of include; high temperature, inflamed lymph nodes, and decreased appetite. Problems with the kidneys and cardiac or nervous system may also develop in severe cases, usually a result of improper or delayed treatment.
If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to serious complications and cause irreversible damage. Fortunately, it is treatable, with most pets recovering after getting antibiotic therapy. The condition can also be prevented by making sure that a good tick preventative is applied to your pet and that you inspect him or her thoroughly after going out. A vaccination against Lyme disease for dogs is also available, although there has been much controversy about it. Some vets recommend it for all dogs, while others believe only dogs with a higher risk of contracting the disease should get the vaccine.
Pet Ailments
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, meaning it can treat many different types of infections such as; erlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, salmon poisoning, toxoplasmosis, respiratory infection, and leptospirosis.
Pets with Ailments
Azodyl, 60 Capsules