On Apr 21, 10:21=A0am, Rosie <rosie_...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 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)
Hi Rosie
I wouldn't worry about this - when it says 'multiple' it is saying 3
or more. The vet probably thought that he was saving you the trouble
of giving it - plus he can probably charge you more(!) If your piggy
is fine, that is all you need to concern yourself with right now. Not
all antibiotics have to be given for 2 weeks, it depends on the dose
he already gave and the antibiotic. My vet has given single injections
of Baytril that have cured a problem without any followup whatsoever.
If you read the 'small print' on every drug you have ever taken, trust
me, you would never take anything again!!!
Onward and upward Darla!!!
Heather
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