It is important to take good care of the dog’s physical and mental health. Thus administering good medical care for pets includes visiting the veterinarian and pet pharmacy regularly. Tractor Supply delivers a wide range of dogs’ medications including antibiotics.
What are Animal Antibiotics?
An antibiotic is a type of medication used to induce the immune system to fight against bacteria-caused diseases. There are a variety of different administrations used for different antibiotics, some are topical, injected, and ingested orally.
Several dog antibiotics are injectables, therefore, lasting longer in the dog’s system, for example, a drug called penicillin is an injectable medication that has an ingredient of benzathine.
Moreover, antibiotics are categorized into two broad groups, the antibiotics that can manipulate a variety of bacteria are called Broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g; Duramycin 72 200 and Liquamycin LA-200) whilst the antibiotics able to manipulate a smaller scale of bacteria are known as Narrow spectrum antibiotics (e.g; Tylan, Combi-pen 48 and Pen Aqueous). This information is important whenever one needs to curb some disease-related illness, in dicing which antibiotic would render efficient treatment.
Dog’s Antibiotics Provided at Tractor Supply
A variety of medications and vacations are sold at Tractor Supply Stores. Pets and livestock medications are also available in a wide range. Dogs’ antibiotics are one of the pet medications provided by Tractor Supply. Tractor Supply has a wide range of antibiotics for dogs available, this includes antibiotics for dermatitis, inflammation, infections, bronchitis, dermatitis, and many other medical conditions.
Some antibiotic medications are sold without prescriptions like over-the-counter antibiotics, e.g; topical ointments. However, like many other pharmaceutical supplying companies, Tractor Supply also requires a prescription from a licensed veterinarian for antibiotics to be only sold online.
The prescription and veterinarian information is required from a customer before checking out. This information is then verified before the shipment of the order is resumed. At Tractor Supply, available antibiotics for dogs are in the form of capsules, powder, suspensions, tablets, and oral drops.
Antibiotics for dogs that require a subscription at Tractor Supply are:
Metronidazole Tablets
Ketoconazole
Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension
NAXCEL® Sterile Powder
Clindamycin
Zobuxa (Enrofloxacin) Flavored Antibacterial Tablets
Orbax Tablets
What Over-the-counter Antibiotics for Dogs are available at Tractor Supply?
Minor skin, ear, and eye infection antibiotics for dogs are available without a prescription over the counter, e.g; Terramycin (used to clear up eye infections) is sold in tablet and ointment form over the counter.
However antibiotic medication for stomach and throat infections is only sold with a prescription from a vet because it is advisable to first visit a vet and get your pet examined before getting a prescription for antibiotic treatment. This ensures the correct diagnosis of the pet and thus correct treatment.
At Tractor Supply, prescription medications for dogs are only sold online and the medicine will only be delivered to the customers’ address and not other stores. A discount of 5 percent is granted to all prescriptions on each order. Automatic reoccurring orders are allowed online.
Does Human Medication Work for Dogs?
Pet owners are advised against administering human medications to their pets. Even simple prescriptions like pain killers, ointments, and allergy medication can be detrimental to the health of the pet. This is because human medication has a different strength and dosage than compared to dog/cat medication.
Moreover, the difference in composition of the medication may also cause detriment. Hence, some ingredients used in human medication may be dangerous and cause harm to pets. Also, some pet antibiotics like amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline can not be used for a dog or cat’s treatment. Conclusively, dogs must be administered their medication.
Directions on Antibiotics, Creams, Sprays, and Ointments for Dogs
Dogs’ Antibiotics
It is gravely important to ensure that the right dosage is administered to the dog for treatment. Since an overdose may be lethal and an underdose may cause resistance. Cephalexin, Augmentin, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Doxycycline, and Ampicillin are the most recommended pet-friendly antibiotic product.
Humans mostly use Doxycycline and Enrofloxacin as antibiotics whereas dogs use Tetracycline and Ciprofloxacin for the same disease as humans, respectively. This is because some antibiotic products are not well digested for humans as compared to dogs and vice versa. Also, it is vital to note that to eliminate causing future resistance, antibiotic medication must be completed once started.
Spray, Ointments, and Creams For Dogs
When using antibiotic creams and ointments on pets, it is of vital importance to ensure that they do not consume the product. Here are some effective topical antibiotics to consider for pet treatments: Polysporin, Neosporin, Mupirocin, and Bactine.
Products like Tolnaftate, Ketoconazole, Terbinafine, and Clotrimazole are safe and effective to employ as anti-fungal medication for pets.
Most pet-friendly ant-inflammatory products contain a small percentage of hydrocortisone (0.5 -1%). This product can be used in a mixture with antibiotics or alone. The type of product to use, method of administration, dosages, and period of treatment is prescribed by a veterinarian or pet pharmacist. Note, that this medication should not be consumed.
Does Tractor Supply Sell Antibiotics for Dogs with Allergies?
Various allergy antibiotics are provided upon the provision of prescription at Tractor Supply. This includes oral administered allergy medication like capsules and tablets, also creams, sprays, and topical ointments are available on the Tractor Supply Website.
Conclusion
Antibiotics for dogs are available at Tractor Supply, however, it would be beneficial for the customer to have a veterinarian prescription. All the necessary steps of purchase are only completed electronically. Skin ointment antibiotics can be bought both online and over the counter.
• Can you get Pet antibiotics without going to the vet?
Yes, some over-the-counter pet antibiotics do not require a prescription.
• Is Pet-Friendly Penicillin available at Tractor Supply?
