Amoxicillin for dogs

Published reference range, cited. Enter your dog's weight below.

Reference tool, not medical advice. Always confirm with your veterinarian.
Your dog's weight

Published dose range

Published guidance for dogs: VET-DIRECTED (prescription only).

Source: Merck Veterinary Manual →
Vets prescribe amoxicillin, but the product, strength, and course length are infection-specific. Leftover human pills are usually the wrong strength and an incomplete course, which breeds resistant bacteria. Some human products pair it with clavulanate at ratios meant for people.

Skip it or ask a vet first if

penicillin allergy

If you think you overdosed

Call the Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 or ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435. Both are staffed 24/7 by veterinary toxicologists.

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