Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs & Cats

Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs & Cats

Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs & Cats

PRESCRIPTION NEEDED (Pom-V)

What Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats Are For

Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats help treat specific infections that respond to metronidazole. Vets often prescribe them for certain gut infections, some dental infections and some skin or wound infections, when they are confident the bacteria or protozoa involved will respond.

You might see signs such as vomiting, soft stools, bad breath, sore gums or smelly wounds before treatment. Your vet will examine your pet and decide if Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats are suitable, or if another medicine or further tests are needed first.

Benefits of Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats offer several key benefits when used under veterinary guidance:

• Help control selected bacterial and protozoal infections

• Support recovery from certain gut and dental problems

• Film-coated tablets in 250mg and 500mg strengths

• Choice of single tablets or 1 x 100 packs for flexible prescribing

• Can be combined with diet changes or other treatments as part of a full plan

Used correctly, Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats can play an important part in helping your pet feel brighter, eat more comfortably and return to normal routines.

How Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats Work

Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats contain metronidazole. Metronidazole enters susceptible bacteria and protozoa and interferes with their DNA. This stops them growing and helps the body clear the infection.

As the infection comes under control, you may notice:

• Stool quality improving

• Less discomfort in the mouth if dental infection was present

• Less smell or discharge from affected areas

• Better appetite and more normal behaviour

Not all infections respond to metronidazole. That is why your vet chooses Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats only when they think the likely organisms will be sensitive.

When Vets Prescribe Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Your vet may prescribe Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats when:

• There is a confirmed or strongly suspected metronidazole-sensitive gut infection

• There are certain dental infections or gum problems that need this antibiotic

• There are specific skin or wound infections where metronidazole is appropriate

• Other possible causes of illness, such as foreign bodies or parasites, have been checked and managed

Before starting Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats, your vet will usually take a full history and perform a clinical examination. They may also recommend blood tests, stool tests, imaging or dental examination if needed.

How to Give Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Always follow the dose, timing and course length that your vet sets.

General tips for Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats:

• Give the exact number of tablets or tablet fractions prescribed

• Your vet will tell you how many times a day to dose and for how many days

• Tablets may be given with a small amount of food if your vet agrees

• Try to give doses at the same times each day to keep levels steady

• Make sure your pet swallows the full dose; do not hide tablets where another pet can eat them

If you miss a dose of Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats, or are unsure whether your pet received it, contact your vet for advice. Do not double the next dose unless your vet tells you to.

Never stop the course early without speaking to your vet, even if your pet seems better. Stopping too soon can increase the risk of infection returning or resistance developing.

Extra Care While Using Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Alongside Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats, your vet may also advise:

• A specific diet to support gut recovery

• Dental cleaning or extractions if teeth or gums are involved

• Wound cleaning or dressings for skin infections

• Probiotics or gut-support products where appropriate

Follow all their instructions carefully. Clean up vomit and faeces promptly and wash your hands afterwards. Keep affected areas clean and dry, and stop your pet from licking wounds or dressings by using a collar or medical shirt if advised.

Safety Information for Metrobactin Tablets for Dogs and Cats

Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats are a POM-V medicine. They must only be used:

• For the animal named on the prescription

• Under direct veterinary supervision

• At the dose and for the duration your vet recommends

Important safety points:

• Tell your vet about any other medicines or supplements your pet receives

• Inform your vet if your pet has liver disease, kidney disease, neurological problems or is pregnant or lactating

• Do not use Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats in animals with a known metronidazole allergy

Contact your vet immediately if you notice:

• Severe vomiting or diarrhoea

• Loss of appetite or marked lethargy

• Tremors, staggering, unusual eye movements or seizures

• Any other sudden change that worries you during treatment

People handling Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats should wash their hands after giving the medicine. Pregnant people or those trying to conceive should take extra care and avoid handling broken tablets. Store the tablets in the original packaging, out of sight and reach of children and animals, and return any unused or expired medicine to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used exactly as directed, Metrobactin tablets for dogs and cats can help treat suitable infections and support a smoother, more comfortable recovery for your pet.

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