I accidentally gave my puppy too much amoxicillin. Is he okay?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 13 days old | 12 lbs
How easy is it to overdose amoxicillin? My vet told me to give my puppy 1.5 mL morning and evening, but unfortunately the syringe was difficult to read and I accidentally gave him 2.5 mL. Should I be worried?
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Published on June 6th, 2018
Hello. Amoxicillin is a very safe medication with a large range of appropriate doses. I would not worry at all about this one time overdose. Just continue with the 1.5 ml at the next scheduled time. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on August 23rd, 2020
Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It should not cause any problems to Max. Some dogs develop mild diarrhea after overdosing this antibiotics but there should not be any more serious side effects. Please, monitor Max at home and continue antibiotics as prescribed. There is no need to skip the next dose.
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