Is Clavamox or Clindamycin safer long-term for my cat's skin?

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My cat Callie is much better after a very bad skin infection. Doc put her on Clindamycin long term. Wondering if you think this safe due to esophagus trouble it causes? She was on Clavamox which worked good too. Would Clavamox be better long term then this drug? He only switched to Clindamycin because it’s what he had in stock for longer term as she was on liquid Clavamox which is only a week at a time. Said he can get the pills of Clavamox if I wanted him to. Wondering which is safer long term. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

I personally would use clavamox long term if it’s effective. Yes, there are less side effects. Then you can keep the clindamycin to use at some point in the future, if needed. Clavamox now comes in flavored chewable pills which seem to be very palatable. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Callie.

Is Clavamox or Clindamycin safer long-term for my cat's skin?

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