Need help looking for cheaper antibiotic

Other than Clindamycin, Amoxicillin, and Clavamox is there an antibiotic that would be suitable for dental work that I could get from a human pharmacy (with a prescription of course)?

The vet wrote a prescription for Clindamycin but apparently it doesn't come in generic at that particular strength and the brand name is way too much. My cat had vomiting last time he had amoxicillin so they don't want to use that. The secretary/receptionist at the vet clinic is a nasty little ***** and didn't want to ask the vet if there was a cheaper alternative to the Clindamycin they sell there at the clinic. I'm hoping if I can find an alternative, I can just drop by the clinic and ask for a prescription. Otherwise, I'll just have to use what they sell me.

It's bad enough the surgery is gonna cost and arm and a leg. I really don't appreciate them trying to sell me an overpriced medicine. I'm just trying to bring the overall cost down a little. It's weird because the vet was trying to do the same thing for me but apparently the secretary/receptionist wants me to buy their overpriced medicine for some reason. It probably puts more money in her pocket. Unfortunately, I don't think I have time to order online.

In case anyone is interested the original prescription was for Clindamycin 75mg/5ml.

I'm not sure I can be of any help - I've always just used the antibiotics from the vet prior to dentals. Have you tried calling & asking to speak directly to the vet?

Clindamycin is the generic, and it is available in generic form both for humans and for animals.
For humans, the Brand name is Cleocin and the generic is simply Cindamycin (short for clindamycin hydrochloride).
For Animals, the brand I have at home is ClinDrops.

The human formula is available in liquid form and pill form - you need the liquid.
The key is to give 25mg of clindamycin per dose - you need to get your pharmacist to mix it so you get the correct dosage.

The veterinarian form is 25mg/ml Clindamycin and you usually give 1ml once a day.

Get a prescription from your vet, and take it to your pharmacist.

I tried asking to speak to the vet but there are two problems:
1) The vet that will be doing the surgery is out this week.
2) The one secretary/receptionist is rude and b****y with me when I make any request that requires her getting her lazy a** out of the chair. I did ask to speak to the vet that was there, but she didn't want to pass along that message. I can't figure out her work schedule so I never know when she will be there. The last thing I want to do is p*ss off an employee when my cats are going to be getting surgery. I don't trust people, she might try to harm them, people are crazy.


The Clindamycin was written for the oral solution. It was for 75mg/5ml (pediatric solution) and the cat was to get 45mg per day (3ml). The pharmacy said it only comes in Cleocin at that dosage and that is between $50-90 for the smallest bottle. I think they said there was a generic capsule but it's not the right dosage and it can't be cut. I think I'll try calling Costco and CVS because if neither of them have it then no one does.

If that is the price, you will be better off getting it from the vet - I think I paid $30 for it, or something like that.

Yes, clavamox cost me about 30 at my old vet, but I am getting clindamycin for Boo's post-dental surgery.

I was in the same boat as you and didn't want to tick people off at my old vet. I'm just being honest here and no offense meant, but if you are worried that they will do something to your cat if you inadvertently tick them off, you seriously need to find a new vet. I was told the same thing and I thought well, no, I will give them a chance, most of them SEEM nice, but I ignored my gut feeling and should've gone with it. So if you are not comfortable there I would suggest getting a second opinion. I didn't barely worry about Boo while he was in hospital at the new vet. At the old vet I was a nervous wreck and called every five minutes and sometimes just cried.

If you can try to go around the secretary. Find out when the vet's schedule is and when you go in ask to speak to the vet only. I know my vet's schedule (mostly) but never had that snotty of a secretary at the old one.

Anyway. Hope things work out

Ah, with snotty people like that I go out of my way to be soooooo sweet and calm..... it either pisses them off more ... or it works a little magic on them. Usually the second one..... have you ever mentioned to the vet that his sec'y is not nice to the clients???? That's bad for business.

If I call the vet with a question or concern I will either get called back or she will go find one of the vets to ask.

I would tell the vet that you are having serious issues with the receptionist when you call with a concern and she is refusing to pass along messages you are trying to leave for them. You need to let him know that this is making you to consider switching vets because when you have a question or concern you can't get past the secretary to talk to them.

At the very least inform him his secretary has an attitude issue with clients, in whatever way you want to put it, I'm a little more blunt than others.

Seriously the vet needs to know, and if he does then you might want to consider finding a new vet. Chances are no one is willing to speak up about it.

Taryn

I agree that the secretary needs to be ratted out. The vet probably doesn't know what's going on because no one will speak up and complain. She's just lucky she hasn't met ME. I do not tolerate bully vet receptionists.

Clindamycin also comes in pill form (which I prefer). As was said clindamycin is the generic, of antirobe.

It is the best medicine for dental work, and it is a little expensive, but totally worth it. A ten day course (of tablets) cost $22 at my vet the last time I had to use it, which was a couple of years ago.