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Baytril Dosage? ( Once every 12 hours)

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Ambience

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I'm giving 0.8ml in one dose, rather than 0.4 ml for a 2kg bun daily. This is because doing antibiotics twice daily proves very stressful for my buns.

Is it more effective to give in one dose rather than 2 smaller doses. Are there any risks involved when it comes to giving the full dose of antibiotics at one time?

Thanks
 
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I dont know for definate, so can only speak of my experience, but i have given abx both daily and twice daily. My Vet has told me that it can actually be more effective with the once daily option.
 
Kermit said:
I dont know for definate, so can only speak of my experience, but i have given abx both daily and twice daily. My Vet has told me that it can actually be more effective with the once daily option.
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Thanks alot. Just wanted confirmation I'm not hurting her by doing this.
 
In general it is better to give ORAL Baytril every 12 hours. However, if the stress this causes the Rabbit is severe then a compromise may be necessary.
Could you not request Baytril injections ? They only require a once daily dose.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
In general it is better to give ORAL Baytril every 12 hours. However, if the stress this causes the Rabbit is severe then a compromise may be necessary.
Could you not request Baytril injections ? They only require a once daily dose.
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Thanks Jane, Can this be done from home?
 
Jack's-Jane said:
That would be at the discretion of your Vet :)
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I'll have a word and see what they say. They are down the road so its' not far when there is no snow, but we are snowed in again today.

I think i have finally got a method that works. I'm definately finding the buns prefer it in one dose rather than 2. They can cope with 0.8ml too fine when they get started.
 
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