On Friday I took my piggy Darla to the vets as she had developed a
breathing problem, she was given a shot of Baytril which seemed to
clear things up by the end of the day and she was back to normal with
her eating and drinking.
I've just taken her for her follow up appointment and the vet said
that she sounds much better but gave her a final injection of
Baytril.
He said that I didn't need to give her a probiotic, but i have been
doing so anyway as her droppings have been misformed.
My main worry is the fact that he injected the Baytril AGAIN, as I
just found this on the Internet:
"Baytril injectable is to be given as a single IM (intramuscular)
injection or IV only. Then, it is to be followed up with the tablets
or a liquid suspension orally. This is on the label and for a good
reason. The injectable may be given safely orally as well. Baytril is
rapidly and well-absorbed through the GIT. Baytril has a pH of 11.0,
which is almost as basic as bleach. It is VERY corrosive and damaging
to body tissues when injected IM. Multiple injections can cause tissue
necrosis and sterile abscesses (tissue death without infection)."
Should I be worried? She seems fine at the moment, but I'm a little
concerned that he injected again.
Thanks
Rosie (Darla, Lola & Tallulah and Riley rabbit)
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