Doxycycline oral suspension is effective against several types of bacterial infections, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, chlamydia and Lyme disease. It's a medication that can be given to horses, cats and dogs and comes in a powder form that needs to be mixed with water before administering. Follow your veterinarian's dosing instructions for best results.How it Works

Doxycycline prevents protein production of bacteria, which is an essential function for bacterial reproduction and growth. Therefore, it prevents infection from spreading, allowing the immune system to kill existing bacteria.

Special Precautions

• Avoid dairy products and milk when taking Doxycycline, unless expressly recommended by your veterinarian.
• Do not give this medication to dogs with kidney or liver disorders.
• Inform your veterinarian of any tetracycline allergies or any other similar antibiotics (Panmycin, Dynacin, Minocin, Declomycin, Sumycin) prior to giving this medication to your pet.
• Because this medication impedes bone growth, it should not be administered to nursing or pregnant dogs.

• The most frequently reported reactions to Doxycycline are vomiting and nausea. In these cases, administering the medication with food often lessens the effects.
• While other tetracycline drugs should not be administered with food due to reduced absorption in the body, this medication does not present that issue.