On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:19:27 -0700 (PDT), Ted wrote:
> On Apr 21, 10:21 am, 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
Try to avoid too many injections:
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).
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