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My nursing dog has mastitis. Can I give her amoxicillin safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 4 lbs

How much amoxicillin should be given to a nursing 4lb dog for metastasis?

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 9th, 2017

The dose of amoxicillin for dogs that is typically recommended is 20 milligrams per kilo of body weight every 12 hours. If you mean "mastitis," I would advise you that amoxicillin is not a great choice for this condition. Mastitis should be treated with more broad spectrum antibiotics, such as Baytril or Clavamox. It's also quite a painful condition, and needs pain medications that are safe to use in nursing bitches. Please consult your veterinarian for a full exam of Caramel as well as prescription of appropriate medications; this is not a condition that can be treated at home.

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