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My dog is taking Clavamox for a cold. Is he still contagious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Are dogs on clavamox for a cold still contagious?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 13th, 2017

With any upper respiratory infection, it's safest to assume that your dog may still be contagious up to a week after symptoms have resolved. So even if your pup is on Clavamox, this rule still applies :)

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