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Baytril Dose?

C

cara

Alpha Buck
Precaution medication for bunny which is being treated for ear mites, but has scratched her ears so may be vulnerable to infection.

Bottle says '20 x Baytril 2.5% Oral Bottle of 20ml' .... give 2mls every 24hrs.


It doesn't say for how long but assume it would be 10 days? I had it in my head 5 or 7 days and thought today, at 7 would be the final dose. Poor Rosie if I have to do another 3 as she hates the whole process.

Can anyone advise please although am now sure it is 10 days.

Thanks.
 
Different courses for different reasons will have different lengths. With antibiotics it is important to finish the course, or the bacteria become resistant to the antibiotic.

It would be best to call your vet tomorrow and check - they will have it on his notes. Normally the vet will prescribe only enough to see the course through, so if you have some left you may have a few days left.
 
Yes, I intended to call Vets, but would have been nice to know tonight if the torture was over with the last dose this evening!

Thanks :)
 
Yeah if you've been given 20x and it's 2ml a day, I'd say you've been given 10 days worth. Personally I think that's probably better anyway, as although it's not nice to give, it will lessen the chances of there being a few resistant bacteria left lurking behind.
 
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