Ahhhhhh, BINGO! You may have your answer then. One of the side effects of Clavamox IS a rapid heart rate and excessive panting. So, I would ABSOLUTELY discuss this with your vet.
You said you noticed the panting almost as soon as you started him on Clavamox, so it could honestly very well be the cause. It if IS, you really should get him off of this medication pretty quickly as a rapid heart rate and panting is considered a serious side effect to the medication. Amoxicillin and Clavulanate are the two drugs that are used to make Clavamox....do you know if your baby happens to be allergic to Penicillin? The reason I ask is because Amoxicillin is closely related to Penicillin.
I would definitely run this by your vet and see what he thinks. I just find it kind of odd that the panting started as soon as you started him on the Clavamox, and panting DOES happen to be a side effect of this particular medication.
My Tatum has been on Clavamox a gazillion and one times, and she has never had a problem with it (actually, that amazes me..lol) but your baby obviously is. Something is going on.... I would call your vet and talk to him about this ASAP.
Good luck to you and keep us posted! |