Dear Ulrike:
>I was wondering what antibiotic is best for diseases of the mouth like
>gingivitis? My vets have given me Metronidazole (Flagyl) but I was
>wondering whether there is one that tastes better?
For gingivitis, I would suggest clindamycin ( 5-10 mg/kg twice daily). You
can also tryClavamox (10-20- mg/kg two to three times daily). Both taste
better than Flagyl, and should be more effective. Flagyl is not my first
choice for oral infections - and anything tastes better.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM
[Posted in FML issue 3240]