Question: is clarithromycin harmful to dogs?
Answer: The dose of clarithromycin in dogs and cats is 2.5 mg-10 mg/kg administered orally every 12 hours. Side effects include gastrointestinal (diarrhea and vomiting) as in humans who also describe abdominal pain and headaches. Clarithromycin is contraindicated with concomitant use of terbinafine, cisapride or pimozide.