Convenia Long-Acting Antibiotic Injection
Usually that question comes from a pet lover in the form of an objection to having to give oral medications for a two week or longer time period. Up until now our answer has been, “No, an antibiotic injection will last 12 to 24 hours, then we would have to give another one. Do you want to come in every day for 14 days for injections at $35.00 each?”
But the times, they are a’changing.
Enter Convenia, the long-acting antibiotic from Pfizer Animal Health that lasts 10 to 14 days with a single injection. Convenia is more than just penicillin. It’s a broad-spectrum antibiotic (in the simplest terms that means it kills a lot of different kinds of bacteria), so it can be used in a wide variety of infected organ systems and clinical and hospital situations.
Convenia isn’t right for every infection. If it were, it would be the only antibiotic on the market. Instead, there are hundreds and hundreds of antibiotics, each with a situation or organism on which it works best.
If my pet were a patient, I would sure ask my pet’s doctor if Convenia were right for him.
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I’m sorry, but Convenia, like all antibiotics, is a prescription medication, and can only be dispensed from a veterinarian with whom you have a doctor-client-patient relationship. Please see your veterinarian for care.
Im a 10 month greatdane female i need convenia again…my mother put like 3000$ on me since 6 month i had demodex ive been sterilised for less come back of this and after all that i loose my fur my skin is dry i try the natural method since one week…can i die fault of no convenia my weight 120 pound im lazy , anxiety , shake … =( how much for convenia please help be i buy right now i love my mother and she love me im her queen wait for answer thks xx
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your kitty, Woody. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts and what your veterinarian had to say about the cause of death.
Nine year old male cat with Crylotkorax. Doctor drained the chest area of cat drawing about eight ounces of fluid. Doctor then give cat Convenia and Vetalog when stable. On hour later cat had rapid breathing and heart rate. Dealth resulted. Any feed back?
Debbie, there are so many factors in upper respiratory tract infections of cats there is no way to give a one-size-fits-all answer. Fever, congestion, amount and location of congestion, whether cough is present in addition to sneezing, other complicating factors, such as diarrhea, percentage of illness caused by viral disease versus bacterial disease (I could go on and on). I would say if my kitty were not eating in 3 days or if he were not substantially improved in his respiratory tract signs in a week I’d be on the phone, making another appointment with my veterinarian. Best wishes, Dr. Randolph.
My 10 week old kitten was given Convenia for a upper respiratory infection. How long does it take to see improvement? He is sneezing and coughing.
My cat Max 19 months old had a large open wound on Friday his skin was torn up and you could could see the muscle on his gluteous. We don’t know how this happen since he is an outdoor cat during the day. We took him to the vet on Saturday and they flush and closed the wound. He also got an injection of Convenia. First when he was examined on Saturday he had a temperature of 103. Is Monday now and his temperature is over 104. I when back to the vet and got another antibiotic injection Baytril and IV fluids. I don’t understand why the first antibiotic Convenia didn’t work since is a long lasting antibiotic? I’m concern about his still fever and how long is going to take to be resolved? Thanks!
Update 2: The barium moved through to her colon over 6 hours. They described this as “slow, but no clear indication of an obstruction.” I brought her home and she is resting. I removed the fentanyl patch and that seems to have helped slightly although she is clearly in discomfort still as evidenced by her whining. Basically, 3 days, $2,000 and many injections and stressful trauma to her later? They still don’t know anything definitive as to a cause. I’m beside myself and inclined to keep her home for awhile longer to see if she improves/develops any appetite. VERY heartbreaking/frustrating.
Dog is in emergency care facility for past 9 hours undergoing barium xrays to check for blockages. So far, no blockage detected and barium is 1/2 thru intestines. Will call in 3 hours for status report and I’m told if no blockage is detected, they will keep her overnight and try to feed her. Until they detect blockage (likely necessitating surgery?) or she eats on her own if no blockage is found, they will keep her there on IV fluids.
P.S. so far the bill is $2,200 and they still don’t know what’s wrong and she still wont eat or drink on her own.