Minocycline capsules are an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections in horses, dogs, and cats. It is effective against a range of conditions, including skin and respiratory infections, as well as tick-borne illnesses. Some common diseases Minocycline can treat include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, chlamydia, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, and more.. Minocycline is sold by the tablet.How it Works

Minocycline is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that treats susceptible bacterial infections, along with those caused by:

In dogs:

• Salmon poisoning (Neorickettsia helminthoeca)
• Leptospirosis
• Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)
• Toxoplasma
• Anaplasmosis (Canine ehrlichiosis)
• Rickettsia

In cats:

• Mycobacteria
• Dermatophilus
• Mycoplasma
• Bartonella

In horses, tick-borne illnesses like:

• Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)
• Anaplasma
• Ehrlichia

Special Precautions

• Keep out of reach of animals and children.
• This medication is safe for pets with renal insufficiency.
• Speak to your veterinarian about other medications and supplements your pet is taking before starting minocycline treatment.

Overdose Information

Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital or vet.

Side Effects

Minocycline has been shown to have a low number of potential adverse reactions, aside from gastrointestinal reactions like vomiting or nausea. To minimize these effects, administer minocycline with a meal.

Storage

Store in a dry and cool environment.

Tips

You might be surprised to learn that minocycline is often recommended and prescribed by veterinarians as part of a heartworm treatment protocol. It is also useful in treating may types of tick borne infection.