Tylosin is the generic name for a macrolide antibiotic medication indicated to treat certain types of bacterial infections in a variety of small animals, such as birds, reptiles, dogs or cats and farm animals. This medication can be administered by a pet owner either orally or by injection. Pet owners should discuss tylosin side effects with a veterinarian before giving this medication to a pet.
Upset Stomach
Upset stomach side effects can occur in pets treated with tylosin. Though this medication can be used to alleviate diarrhea symptoms in pets, certain pets can experience more severe diarrhea symptoms initially after beginning treatment, Doctors Foster and Smith Pharmacy reports. Diarrhea is characterized by the urgent production of loose stools. Affected pets may need to go to the bathroom more frequently that unusual or may accidentally poop on the carpet or in the house. Additionally, certain pets can experience vomiting as a side effect of tylosin. Pet owners should be sure to administer the oral form of this medication to pets after mealtime to help limit upset stomach side effects.
Bitter Taste
The oral form of this medication has a very unpleasant bitter, foul taste. Pet owners may find it difficult to get their pet to take tylosin orally, especially because concealing this medication in a treat may not disguise the taste, PetPlace.com warns.
Injection Site Reaction
Pets that receive tylosin by injection can develop skin reactions at the site of treatment as a side effect. An injection is uncomfortable and can cause temporary sensations of pain at the injection site. Additionally, the skin surrounding the injection site may begin to itch, which can cause pets to frequently scratch at the affected skin region. These side effects typically subside within a few hours, but can recur with subsequent injections.
Allergic Reaction
Infrequently, a pet can develop a severe allergic reaction following treatment with tylosin. Allergic reaction symptoms in pets include seizures, sudden diarrhea, scratching, pale gums, facial swelling, vomiting, cold limbs or loss of consciousness, Doctors Foster and Smith report. Pet owners who notice any of these signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction in their pet should immediately contact a veterinarian. In the absence of appropriate medical care, allergic reaction side effects can be fatal.
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