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This means that keeping the dog on the antibiotics long enough is critical. If a dogs starts to look better after a few days, do NOT take it off the drugs! An antibiotic regime should last at least 7 days, and 12 days is better in most cases. The general rule of thumb is give the dog antibiotics for at least three days longer than it looks like there is a problem.
Several different antibiotics are listed for use in treating Lyme disease, but doxycycline and amoxicillin are two that are commonly used. Most dogs show improvement within 24 to 48 hours of starting treatment. The duration of antibiotic treatment can vary, but most dogs are treated for 30 days.