Product Description

Ultimate Guide to Zeniquin

Meet the Serious Pet Antibacterial: Zeniquin!

Zeniquin is a potent cat and dog antibiotic medication that protects your pets from various skin and soft tissue infections, as well as major bacterial infections.Zeniquin comes in the form of a scored and coated tablet that is administered once-daily.Zeniquin ensures an easy treatment solution to pet's antibacterial conditions.

How does Zeniquin work?

Zeniquin is a medication with one active ingredient - Marbofloxacin.

Marbofloxacin is a broad-spectrum quinolone and fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is used to treat serious veterinary bacterial infections, especially those in the bladder, kidneys, prostate, or skin.Its mechanism of action is to target bacterial infections, prevent bacterial growth through DNA replication, and ultimately kill the bacteria.

How is Zeniquin administered?

Zeniquin is administered orally once a day and protects your pet for the next 24 hours.A licensed veterinarian will prescribe, direct the proper dosage, and choose the duration of treatment.

The general dosage is 1.25 mg per pound of the dog or cat's body weight once daily. Available are Zeniquin 25 mg, Zeniquin 50 mg, Zeniquin 100 mg, and Zeniquin 200 mg scored and coated tablets.

The duration of treatment depends on the cause of the infection, which is also directed by your veterinarian.For skin and soft-tissue infections, administer the tablets for two to three days.For urinary tract infections (UTIs), administer the tablets for at least 10 days.Zeniquin can be administered up to a maximum of 30 days.

What are the precautions of which you should be aware?

Be wary of:

• Cats that are less than 12 months of age
• Small to medium-sized breed dogs that are less than 8 months of age
• Large breed dogs that are less than 12 months of age
• Giant breed dogs that are less than 18 months of age
• Animals that have a hypersensitivity or allergy to the active ingredient

Caution with:

• Breeding, pregnant, and lactating animals
• Animals suffering from brain or spinal cord injuries

Consult with the veterinarian about:

• Foods and supplements that should be avoided, such as those that contain iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and zinc
• Medicines that have a possibility for a negative interaction with Zeniquin

What are the potential Zeniquin side effects of which you should be aware?

Zeniquin's most common adverse reactions reported are vomiting, decreased activity, tremors, skin reddening, facial swelling, decreased appetite, weight loss, dehydration, and drooling. Zeniquin may cause joint cartilage damage and even lameness in young animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between Zeniquin for dogs and Zeniquin for cats?

   Zeniquin for cat's kidney infection and Zeniquin for dogs UTI with the convenient once-daily oral fluoroquinolone antibacterial tablet for treatment.

2. What is Zeniquin used for?

   Zeniquin is the veterinarian-recommended cat and dog antibiotic medication with active ingredient (and generic medical name) Marbofloxacin.Zeniquin protects your pets from serious bacterial infections, especially those in the bladder, kidneys, prostate, or skin and soft tissue infections.This includes urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cystitis.

3. How long does Zeniquin take to work?

   For skin and soft-tissue infections, administer the tablets for two to three days.For the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), administer the tablets for at least 10 days.Zeniquin tablets can be administered up to a maximum of 30 days. If no improvement within 5 days, discontinue, re-evaluate the diagnosis, and consider a new medication.

4. Is Zeniquin for kittens and puppies?

   Zeniquin can be administered to kittens that are at least 12 months of age.Zeniquin can be administered to puppies that are at least 8 months of age.

Concluding Thoughts

The most important thing that you should know about Zeniquin is that the tablets ensure an easy treatment for your pet's serious antibacterial issues throughout its body, especially those in the bladder, kidneys, prostate, or skin. You finally found your solution!

DISCLAIMER: FDA law restricts Zeniquin only on order or prescription of a licensed veterinarian for the best pet health care advice. Ask your veterinarian or consult with one of our pet care specialists at 1-800-844-1427. This informative article is not meant to substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, and professional advice from your veterinarian or other qualified professionals regarding a medical condition. Ask your veterinarian if this is a suitable product for your pet and your home. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Side Effects & Warnings

Do not administer Zeniquin to animals that have hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. Take extra care when administering the drug to animals suffering from brain or spinal cord disorders. Fluoroquinolones may cause joint cartilage damage and even lameness in young animals. Administer with care in small and medium sized puppies, which are under 8 months, large breed puppies that are less than 12 months and giant breed puppies under 18 months of age. Zeniquin exhibits the tendency to interact with various other medications. Therefore, always consult a veterinarian to find out if other medicines have a possibility to interact with Zeniquin. 

Sucralfate and antacids or foods and supplements containing iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium and zinc can interfere with Zeniquin and should be avoided. Do not use Zeniquin in cats less than 12 months of age. Use with caution in breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals.

Zeniquin might give rise to certain serious side effects including vomiting, reddening of the skin, weight loss, dehydration, drooling, tremors, facial swelling, low appetite, and reduced activity. 

Ingredients

Marbofloxacin

Directions

Should not be used in cats younger than 12 months of age or dogs during their rapid growth phase which can vary from 8-18 months based on the breed (small and medium breeds up to 8 months of age, large breeds up to 12 months of age and giant breeds up to 18 months of age).

Use as directed by a veterinarian. Dosage is generally 1.25 mg/lb, and the duration of treatment depends on the cause of the infection; consult your veterinarian to determine the proper course of treatment for your pet.