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My chihuahua is lethargic after taking Clavamox. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

They gave my 9 years old chihuahua Clavamox for a moth infection after working 6 hours I came back and he is a little lethargic.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2019

This isn’t a normal side effect of Clavamox, but it may be the illness the antibiotic was prescribed for that is causing the lethargy. Keep an eye on him for now, and if he is still lethargic in the morning, give his vet a call.

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