Antirobe® Capsules for Dogs

Antirobe is a veterinary antibiotic used for dogs and cats. It is prescribed for skin, wound, dental, and bone infections caused by susceptible bacteria. This page helps you compare options, understand usage basics, and plan US shipping from Canada while considering what you might pay without insurance.

What Antirobe Is and How It Works

Antirobe® contains clindamycin, a lincosamide antibiotic. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which helps stop growth of certain gram-positive and anaerobic organisms linked to dental infections, abscesses, and osteomyelitis in pets. The treatment is commonly chosen for conditions where tissue penetration into teeth and bone is important. Always use it under veterinary direction.

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For broader infection education, see our condition hub Bacterial Infection. If your veterinarian discusses alternatives in similar classes, you can also review our concise Cephalexin For Dogs overview.

Who It’s For

This medicine is for dogs and cats with veterinarian-diagnosed bacterial infections that are susceptible to clindamycin. It may be used for wounds, abscesses, dental infections, and bone involvement when indicated. Doxycycline For Dogs is a different antibiotic class and is sometimes considered for other organisms; your prescriber will choose based on culture results and clinical judgment.

Antirobe for cats may be considered when cultures or local guidelines support clindamycin. Do not use this medicine in species such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, or horses, due to the risk of severe gastrointestinal effects. Pets with known hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin should avoid it. Use caution in animals with significant liver or kidney impairment and discuss pregnancy or nursing status with your veterinarian.

Dosage and Usage

Give this medicine exactly as prescribed. Veterinarians commonly select a once- or twice-daily schedule based on the condition and the pet’s weight. Some clinicians recommend giving doses with a small amount of food if stomach upset occurs; otherwise it can often be given without food. Provide fresh water and ensure your pet swallows the dose fully.

Capsules are designed to be swallowed; do not crush unless your prescriber instructs you. The liquid option can help when precise weight-based dosing or flexible titration is needed. For larger dogs, a prescriber may choose Antirobe 150 mg for dogs when matching a weight-based dose. Follow your veterinarian’s directions and do not change the schedule without consulting them.

If you need a refresher on antibiotic choices for dental or skin concerns, our article What Is Clavamox explains how another class is used in pets.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine is available as capsules and as an oral liquid. Capsule sizes commonly range from 25 mg to 300 mg for small through large pets. The oral liquid, marketed as Antirobe Aquadrops, is a flavored suspension often selected when more flexible dosing is required. Some pharmacies carry an oral liquid concentration such as 25 mg/mL. Availability by strength and presentation may vary by pharmacy and season.

To browse broader pet therapies, visit our Pet Medications category. If you want a deeper dive into quinolone options in pets, see our Complete Guide To Baytril.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, give it when you remember unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. If it is close, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule. Do not double up. For Clindamycin Aquadrops, shake as instructed before giving, and use the provided dispenser. If multiple doses are missed or vomiting prevents dosing, contact your veterinarian for advice.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store capsules and liquid in the original container, away from excess heat and moisture, and out of reach of children and other animals. Keep the cap tightly closed. Check your label for any specific handling notes for the liquid. When traveling, carry your pet’s medicine in your hand luggage with the prescription label attached. A printed copy of your prescription or vet summary helps if questions arise during transit. Do not transfer pills into unlabelled containers.

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Benefits

This treatment is selected for infections where deep tissue penetration, including dental and bone structures, may be important. It can be given with food if stomach upset occurs, and a liquid form may simplify dosing for small pets or those that resist capsules. Many clinicians prefer a defined course with clear stop dates, which helps support adherence and antimicrobial stewardship.

In dental and wound care protocols, Antirobe antibiotics for dogs may be considered when cultures or clinical guidelines support clindamycin-sensitive organisms. Always complete the full course unless your veterinarian advises a change.

Side Effects and Safety

• Upset stomach or vomiting
• Soft stool or diarrhea
• Reduced appetite
• Drooling or taste aversion with the liquid

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include allergic responses, severe or persistent diarrhea, or behavioral changes from discomfort. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice concerning signs. Use caution in pets with significant liver or kidney impairment, and discuss all current medicines and supplements with your prescriber. If your pet shows no clinical improvement, a culture and sensitivity test or therapy reassessment may be appropriate.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all medicines your pet receives. Clindamycin may interact with neuromuscular-blocking agents used during anesthesia. It can have antagonistic effects with certain macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin. Antidiarrheals and gastrointestinal adsorbents may affect absorption if given near dosing time. Always follow your prescriber’s timing instructions and avoid adding or stopping therapies without guidance.

What to Expect Over Time

Many pets begin to show qualitative improvement as the infection is controlled, such as better appetite or reduced tenderness. Your veterinarian may adjust duration based on the site of infection and your pet’s response. Continue the full course even if your pet seems better early. If symptoms persist or recur after completion, schedule a follow-up examination. Keep notes on dosing and any observed effects to aid the next visit.

Compare With Alternatives

Depending on culture results and the infection site, your veterinarian may consider alternatives. Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a commonly chosen beta-lactam option; see Clavamox. Fluoroquinolones may be selected for certain gram-negative organisms; review Baytril. Selection depends on organism susceptibility, infection location, and your pet’s history.

Pricing and Access

We strive to provide transparent information so you can plan and compare options. You can explore Canadian pricing for Antirobe and see how it arrives with Ships from Canada to US fulfilment. If you pay cash, you can also review Antirobe cost without insurance and discuss choices with your veterinarian before ordering. For occasional coupons and site-wide offers, check Promotions.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by strength and form. If a specific capsule size or the liquid is temporarily unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an equivalent total daily dose using a different strength or a suitable class alternative. Do not switch forms or brands without veterinary direction.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Pets most likely to benefit include dogs and cats with confirmed or strongly suspected clindamycin-susceptible infections. It may not be appropriate for pets with a known lincosamide allergy or for species that are sensitive to this class. Discuss liver and kidney health, pregnancy or nursing, and any prior gastrointestinal issues before starting therapy.

To help manage costs, ask your prescriber about a multi-month plan if a longer course is expected, and set reminders for refills to avoid missed doses. Comparing the capsule and liquid options may reveal simpler dosing and fewer partial refills. For additional background on quinolones sometimes used in skin and urinary infections, you can review our Complete Guide To Baytril or revisit Cephalexin For Dogs for beta-lactam basics.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Diagnosis details: site, likely organism, and culture plans
• Dosing schedule: with food or without, and duration
• Form choice: capsule vs liquid for my pet’s size and routine
• Monitoring: signs that require contact or recheck
• Interactions: timing with other medicines or supplements
• Follow-up: when to reassess response after completion

Authoritative Sources

Zoetis (Manufacturer)FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (Green Book)Health Canada Drug Product Database

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