Douglas has been given Baytril today, he is to have 0.3mls twice a day for 10days as he has extremely swollen genitals. I also have to clean the area twice a day as getting crusty and sometimes he cannot clean all the poo off. Is there much I have to look out for whilst they are on baytril. Im worried about starting it so close to xmas incase a reaction or is it normally ok????
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Baytril syringe feeding!!
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Baytril is a very safe antibiotic for Rabbits and seldom causes any GI disturbances.
I would advise you to give Douglas a probiotic (Bio Lapis, Fibreplex) whilst he is on treatment. It is thought that probiotics may help prevent 'bad gut bacteria' sticking to the gut wall causing enteritis.
http://www.petvetcare.co.uk/acatalog/Small_Animals_Pets.html
I would also make sure Douglas has lots of hay and avoid feeding sugary foods such as Carrots and Fruit
Janex
I would advise you to give Douglas a probiotic (Bio Lapis, Fibreplex) whilst he is on treatment. It is thought that probiotics may help prevent 'bad gut bacteria' sticking to the gut wall causing enteritis.
http://www.petvetcare.co.uk/acatalog/Small_Animals_Pets.html
I would also make sure Douglas has lots of hay and avoid feeding sugary foods such as Carrots and Fruit
Janex
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
You should be able to get a probiotic from your Vet. Some Pet Shops stock one called Avipro Plus which is also OK to use
Janex
You should be able to get a probiotic from your Vet. Some Pet Shops stock one called Avipro Plus which is also OK to use
Janex
OK will check pet shops later. Thanks Jane. I hope his poor genitals clear up soon as it looks sore, poor little mite. It doesnt bother him, it bothers me!!
By the way Jane - i also took Desmond to the vets about his nose, she says it looks like an injury rather than syphyllis as not crusty, and not got worse since first onset. xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hopefully it'll clear up soon then
Janex
yeh i hope so as between the two of them they are worrying me so much!!!
Douglas has been very good at taking his baytril. i've been giving 0.1ml at a time as easier to get him to take it. he doesn't stop me or fight me.
FriskyClover
Warren Veteran
Good luck with the baytril, my Inky is on it as well at the mo. He's hates it though! I find mixing it with pineapple juice works quite well.
He doesn't seem to mind it at present - things may change though after having it for 10days so will have to see how it goes. I find if I do a small amount at a time, he can't say no, and has to swallow!!! Gosh, if this was a patient of mine (i'm a nurse) i would be struck off for force feeding medicines!!!
FriskyClover
Warren Veteran
:lol: I've just given Inky his and he is now sitting outside, with Smokey licking him, giving me evils!
