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What are the best antibiotics for my dog's eye infection or pink eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 3 years and 5 months old

May I know like for skin infections best antibiotics is augmentin similarly may I know the best antibiotics for eye infection like pink eye ?

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Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2019

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Augmentin or Clavamox are typically effective for skin infections, but Cephalexin is generally more commonly used. Common ophthalmic antibiotics often include Neomycin or Orbifloxacin. I hope this is helpful!

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