oxycycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat bacterial infections in dogs.

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means

it can fight multiple types of bacteria.

The drug is often prescribed for dogs to treat tick borne diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and
ehrlichiosis. It can also treat infections of E. coli, urinary tract infections, and chlamydia along with many other canine
bacterial infections.

If your veterinarian has prescribed doxycycline for your dog, then it is important that you follow their guidelines carefully and
give your dog the medication for the full regimen that your vet advises. If you notice side effects, inform your veterinarian so
they can create a treatment plan and make your dog more comfortable.

Here’s what you should know about the uses, dosage, and side effects of doxycycline for dogs.

Uses Of Doxycycline For Dogs

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As a broad-spectrum antibiotic, doxycycline can treat infections from many different kinds of bacteria in dogs, though it is not
effective for treating viral or fungal infections. Vets may prescribe it as a preventative measure while treating one infection to
prevent a secondary bacterial infection from occurring.

Your veterinarian may also prescribe doxycycline to treat one of the following conditions in your dog:

 Lyme disease
 Rocky Mountain spotted fever
 Ehrlichiosis
 Chlamydia
 Urinary tract infections
 Respiratory infections
 Infected wounds
 Leptospirosis
 Toxoplasmosis