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Is Cefpet effective for dog skin infections or stomach problems?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 28.6 lbs

Can i use cefpet for stomach infection and skin infection. Is it effective in any one case or both...??

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2017

Cefpet, or cefpodoxime, is a cephalosporin antibiotic that can be used to treat bacterial skin infections in many cases, provided that the bacteria are not resistant to this medication. I'm not sure what type of stomach infection you are referring to since the stomach does not typically become infected without the presence of serious medical conditions. As a result, I can't comment as to the possible efficacy of cefpodoxime in this situation. As with any prescription medication, Andy's veterinarian should be able to advise you as to the best course of treatment. I hope that all goes well for Andy!

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