Baytril (Enrofloxacin) Taste Tabs are antibiotics commonly prescribed for cats and dogs to treat various bacterial infections. Commonly prescribed to cats and dogs, Baytril is effective against a variety of infections, including urinary tract, skin, prostate, GI tract, liver and lung. It comes in an easy-to-administer Taste Tab form that appeals to most pets. Available in 22.7 mg, 68 mg and 136 mg strengths.How it Works

Fluoroquinolones like Baytril interfere with the metabolism of bacterial DNA, killing the bacteria.

Special Precautions

This medication (and other fluoroquinolones) could cause cartilage lesions in weight-bearing joints. It should not be used in puppies under 6 weeks old because it could affect growing joints.

Overdose Information

Contact your closest animal hospital.

Side Effects

• When overdosed (10 times recommended dosage), diarrhea and vomiting could occur. This effect is unlikely at recommended dosage.
• Dogs who have pseudomonas ear infections require extremely high doses. In these cases, nausea could become an issue.
• Joint cartilage damage could occur in immature dogs (under the age of 8 months). This is only experienced by growing dogs and is not an issue in cats. It is not recommended to use this medication in puppies unless the severity of the infection warrants it.
• This medication could produce urine crystals, which could show up on a lab test. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the potential for this reaction. Crystals caused by this medication should not be confused with more clinically relevant urate, oxalate, or struvite crystals.