Doxycycline Monohydrate Tablet is an antibiotic effective against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, chlamydia, ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease. It's a medication that can be given to both cats and dogs and comes in a tablet form.How it Works

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the tetracycline class. It treats many types of bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It has bacteriostatic activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Special Precautions

• Do not administer doxycycline after its expiration date. After expiration, this medication can result in a serious, kidney-damaging syndrome. Discard unused doxycycline after expiration or if it is no longer required.
• Doxycycline can cause your pet's skin to become more sensitive to sunlight, resulting in a sunburn.
• Do not administer any laxatives, antacids, calcium supplements, or multivitamins within two hours before or after doxycycline administration.
• Do not administer to nursing animals. This drug can result in teeth discoloration and slow bone growth.
• Do not administer to pregnant animals. It may harm offspring.

Overdose Information

Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital or vet.

Side Effects

The most frequently-reported side effect of doxycycline are diarrhea and nausea. If the pet develops facial hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue or lips, or other allergic reaction symptoms, discontinue use immediately and promptly seek veterinary attention. Some dogs may also experience jaundice, mental confusion, lesions, hair loss, or appetite loss.

Storage

Store away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.