Antirobe® Capsules for Dogs

Antirobe is a veterinary clindamycin used to manage susceptible bacterial infections in dogs and cats. This page explains approved uses, safety considerations, and how to place an order for your pet, whether you pay without insurance. Ships from Canada to US.

What Antirobe® Is and How It Works

This lincosamide antibiotic inhibits bacterial protein synthesis to help address infections caused by susceptible organisms. Antirobe clindamycin is active against certain anaerobic bacteria and staphylococci often involved in wound, oral, and bone infections. Its distribution into soft tissues supports use in skin and dental disease when culture or clinical judgement indicates susceptibility.

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For a focused overview of uses and safety, see our Antirobe® Capsules Guide.

Who It’s For

This medicine is indicated for dogs to treat skin infections such as wounds and abscesses, dental infections, and certain bone infections when caused by susceptible bacteria. Veterinarians may prescribe Antirobe for cats with soft tissue infections or dental disease consistent with label guidance and culture results. Selection should be based on your veterinarian’s assessment and antibacterial stewardship principles.

For context on other commonly used agents, explore our article Cephalexin For Pets.

• Do not use in pets with known hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin.
• Use caution in animals with significant kidney or liver impairment; monitoring may be advised.
• Avoid use in rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, or ruminants due to severe digestive risks.
• Safety in pregnant or nursing animals has not been established; your veterinarian will weigh risks and benefits.

Dosage and Usage

Give exactly as directed by your veterinarian. Capsules are typically given by mouth, with or without food, on a schedule your prescriber sets. Shake the oral solution well; Antirobe Aquadrops for dogs can be measured with the supplied dropper for accurate administration. Provide fresh water after dosing, and offer a small treat if needed to help swallowing. Complete the full course unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.

Strengths and Forms

Multiple presentations support flexible dosing. Availability may vary by pharmacy and by prescription.

• Capsules: 25 mg, 75 mg, and 150 mg.
• Oral solution: Aquadrops 25 mg/mL in a calibrated dropper bottle.

Antirobe Aquadrops for cats may be selected when smaller dose volumes or easier administration are needed.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, give it when remembered unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and resume the regular schedule. Do not double up to make up for a missed dose. Ask your veterinarian what to do if your pet misses more than one dose.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store capsules and oral solution at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat and direct light. Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children and other animals. Do not use after the labeled expiry. For travel, keep medicine in the original labeled container and carry a copy of the prescription. Pack in hand luggage when flying, and avoid leaving it in a hot car. Follow any additional storage directions on the pharmacy label.

Benefits

This class reaches soft tissue and bone, which supports use in dental and deep-seated infections when organisms are susceptible. Flexible dosing options and an oral liquid can simplify dosing in small or finicky pets. For many label indications, Antirobe antibiotic for dogs offers a targeted option your veterinarian may choose based on culture data and clinical judgement.

Side Effects and Safety

• Vomiting or soft stools
• Decreased appetite
• Drooling or lip smacking
• Occasional lethargy
• Rarely, antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Serious but uncommon issues include allergic reactions, severe or persistent diarrhea, or signs suggestive of liver problems. Stop the medicine and contact your veterinarian promptly if your pet develops bloody stools, marked weakness, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing. Your veterinarian may consider alternatives when intolerance occurs; see our overview of another option in Clavamox Overview.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin may antagonize lincosamides, so concurrent use is generally avoided. Use caution with neuromuscular blocking agents, as additive effects may occur. Tell your veterinarian about all medicines, supplements, and special diets your pet receives. Extra caution may be needed in animals with significant hepatic or renal disease, or in very young or elderly pets.

What to Expect Over Time

Clinical response varies by infection site, organism, and host factors. Your veterinarian may reassess during therapy and decide whether to continue, adjust, or switch treatment based on progress and any laboratory findings. It is important to give doses consistently and finish the prescribed course, even if your pet appears more comfortable before the end of therapy.

Compare With Alternatives

Depending on culture results and site of infection, your veterinarian may choose another antibiotic. A common alternative for skin infections is Cephalexin. When atypical organisms are suspected, clinicians sometimes consider tetracyclines; see our Doxycycline Guide for background information. Choice of agent should always align with susceptibility testing and clinical judgement.

Pricing and Access

Canadian pricing is often different from local clinic pricing, and we coordinate US delivery from Canada for eligible prescriptions. Review current pricing by strength and form, then place your request through your account. If you are looking for deals, see our current Promotions. Browse other veterinary therapies in Pet Medications. Savings vary by prescription and are not guaranteed.

Availability and Substitutions

Stock can vary by strength and form. If a selected presentation is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend a therapeutically appropriate alternative. Any substitution should be clinically suitable and supported by the prescription.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This therapy may suit pets with susceptible skin, dental, or bone infections when your veterinarian confirms need and appropriateness. It may not suit animals with significant hepatic or renal impairment or species at risk for severe gastrointestinal effects. To help manage costs, ask your prescriber about the most efficient strength for your pet’s dose, consider multi-month fills when appropriate, and set refill reminders so you can request refills before running out.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• What specific bacteria are suspected or confirmed for this infection?
• Why is this antibiotic preferred over other options for my pet?
• How should I give each dose, and what if my pet refuses?
• What side effects need urgent attention versus routine monitoring?
• Will any lab tests be needed before or during treatment?
• Could other medicines or supplements interfere with this antibiotic?
• How long should the course last, and how will success be assessed?

Authoritative Sources

• Zoetis Antirobe
• FDA Animal Drugs Search
• Health Canada DPD

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