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Ringo · 07-15-2005, 12:20 PM

Ringo's vet says he has a staph infection on his skin. He was prescribed Amoxicillian Suspension Pediactric Drops. The box says for him to talk 1ml twice a day. He's 5 pounds. Does anyone know if this is correct? 1ml equals one dropper full. I don't want to call the vet because they think I'm over protective enough as it is! They actually make fun of me....not in a mean way, though. I'm sure this is right...but I always make sure before I give anything to my family.

Thanks for any help!

Luvmypupster · 07-15-2005, 02:43 PM

I just had my maltese on amoxicillin and his dosage is 1 ml , 2 x a day. He fought it when I tried squirting in his mouth, it was a real battle and he actually snapped at me. I tried giving it to him out of a big spoon and he lapped it up. Figured out it wasn't the med he objected to but having it forced down his throat. I still measure it with the dropper but then squirt it in the spoon for him to lick.

Ringo · 07-17-2005, 10:13 AM

Thanks for your reply!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 07-17-2005, 11:00 AM

I would agree with the 1ml dose twice a day...we have had to give Magic it a couple of times for different infections!!! I hope your little on gets feeler better soon....

07-15-2005, 12:20 PM	#1
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	Correct Amoxil Dosage Ringo's vet says he has a staph infection on his skin. He was prescribed Amoxicillian Suspension Pediactric Drops. The box says for him to talk 1ml twice a day. He's 5 pounds. Does anyone know if this is correct? 1ml equals one dropper full. I don't want to call the vet because they think I'm over protective enough as it is! They actually make fun of me....not in a mean way, though. I'm sure this is right...but I always make sure before I give anything to my family. Thanks for any help!

07-15-2005, 02:43 PM	#2
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	I just had my maltese on amoxicillin and his dosage is 1 ml , 2 x a day. He fought it when I tried squirting in his mouth, it was a real battle and he actually snapped at me. I tried giving it to him out of a big spoon and he lapped it up. Figured out it wasn't the med he objected to but having it forced down his throat. I still measure it with the dropper but then squirt it in the spoon for him to lick. __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

07-17-2005, 11:00 AM	#4
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I would agree with the 1ml dose twice a day...we have had to give Magic it a couple of times for different infections!!! I hope your little on gets feeler better soon.... __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

07-17-2005, 10:13 AM	#3
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	Thanks for your reply!