Should I be MAD, ANGRY or NOT WORRY ABOUT THIS? Just got our puppy today..

[Doug and Beth]

We reviewed his medical records and it seems he was treated with antibiotics for two weeks something called ALBON.

 

Anyone familiar?

 

 

Albon (generic name: sulfadimethoxine) for dogs is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in dogs. It is also used to treat a coccidiosis, a serious parasitic infection in dogs. Albon for dogs is available in a tablet or liquid form. It is also available as an injection. The use of Albon requires a prescription from a veterinarian. In tablet or liquid form, Albon is usually given once every 24 hours. The first dose your dog takes may be larger then the following doses.

1. Special Note

   • Note that this medicine is also available for cats. Do not use the cat medicine on dogs or the dog version for cats. The doses will not match, in which case your pet might encounter severe side effects, or the medication will be ineffective.

   What Can Albon Treat?

   • Albon is approved for the treatment of infections caused by organisms that include staphylococcus, escherichia and salmonella. Among the infections it treats are respiratory infections including tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia; skin infections; anal gland infections; skin wounds; urinary tract infections; and infections in the uterus. Your vet may recommend this medication for other infections not listed here. Your vet may also switch your dog from another medication to Albon if your dog's infection isn't getting better.

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[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Can you give us some more information.  How did you find out about this and what did your breeder say to you?  I would want to know what specifically was wrong with the puppy that needed treatment?  I personally don't like the wool being pulled over my eyes but if the puppy is now healthy and you are happy that you went through the checklist of what constitutes a good breeder. (there is a list on DK of what to look for in a breeder)  I would probably be ok.  Did you get a health guarantee for example?  There are plenty of people here on DK who are much more knowledgeable than me and I am sure they will chip in here.

[Doug and Beth]

Haven't spoken to the breeder yet and she was highly recommended by by many of the top breeders in the country.

 

We found out on the records when we got the puppy today it was on there

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Maybe the breeder's vet tested him for coccidia (parasite) OR maybe the breeder always treats their puppies for coccidia prevention before releasing him.  Bexter had to take Albon for coccidia when I first got him.  I would simply ask your breeder.  If you have a respectable breeder, it probably was given as a preventative measure against parasites.  However, I am just surprised they would not have at least discussed that with you beforehand.  Especially, if your pup actually tested for coccidia or another parasite.  Because if so and if you want to get pet health insurance, you would have to list that as a pre-existing condition (which is not a big deal - but you'd just want to know...)  I'm sure your pup is fine!  Keep us posted and enjoy!

[Michael Gurley]

I wouldn't be angry about it... if the breeder was a bad breeder, they wouldn't have treated the puppy at all.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Some breeders routinely give puppies Albon to treat coccidia.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Another thought if the puppy was treated for parasites and this is the most likely reason for giving Albon  when was the treatment stopped and was an all clear given by the vet in question.  Is the vets name on the records you have?  I think I would call the breeder and ask the questions.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

When we brought Gracie Doodle home we went directly to the Vet for her puppy check and introduction.  Her fecal test showed that she had Coccida and was put on an antibiotic for two weeks.  At the end of two weeks she still had signs so they extended her another week or two.  I just got out her records and it shows that she was put on 15 days of Albon 125 mg.  I also show that at the end of that medication she was put on 10 days of Primor 240.  I am told that it is very common in puppies, especially ones that have exposure to dirt because even though all the poops are cleaned up and the area is kept clean, there are the eggs or parasites that are still in the dirt and all your puppy has to do is to sit or roll and then lick...they have now ingested the parasite.  Gracie had no problem with the medication.  She was just a typical bouncing baby puppy.  The one problem we had was potty training during the time she was on the antibiotic.  We were at our wits end because we had done everything right.  We called in a trainer and she immediately asked if she was on an antibiotic.  It acts like a diuretic and the poor babies just can't hold their pee...I felt so badly for her.  She told us that once Gracie was off the medication she would crate train instantly and she did!  Why don't the tell us this one useful piece of information in the puppy books???  I had 6 that I referred to and not one mentioned anything about antibiotics, medication and potty training problems.  Geesh...  One other thing...Gracie's breeder had taken the pups to the Vet and they had been dewormed at 3 and 5 weeks.  The coccidia they can get at any time so by being dewormed doesn't prevent them contracting the parasite.  I really don't think the breeder can 100% avoid this happening.  Some puppies happen to get the parasite and others don't.  It has nothing to do with their health IMO.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Pretty sure Peri came home with 10 days supply of Albon....as a precautionary measure.  And her breeder is A+ in my opinion....

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Stuart was on this too.  I wouldn't be worried at all but I would ask just so that you understand what the reason was.  I believe that this is very common.

[Jennifer and "Cooper"]

We had adopted a dog from a local rescue and when I took it to the vet the next day I found out it had coccidiosis and she was put on Albon.  (Our other 3 dogs were put on it also to make sure they didn't also get coccidiosis.)  Our vet said it was a common antibiotic used to treat intestinal parasitic infections.  All of our dogs tolerated it well with no problems.    

[F, Calla & Luca]

Calla had coccidia before she came to me. I think it's pretty common. She was treated before she came and I never had a problem with it again. So I wouldn't worry much about it.

[William]

When Odin came home I believe the breeder sent some with him (for me to use for a couple weeks as a precautionary measure) Seems kinda common so I wouldn't be angry with the breeder if I were you :)..... Oh yes, congratZ on your new pup!!!!