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Maxolon - weaning off it??

SarahP

SarahP

Wise Old Thumper
Dusty had stasis start on Monday, and after 2 nights of being at the vets, has been on oral Maxolon since Wednesday. The prescription says use for 7 days twice a day. She is doing really well now - lots of normal looking poos, but obviously she is on the Maxolon. What I was wondering was whether at some stage I should try to wean her off the Maxolon by giving it only once - maybe the last day? I just don't want her gut to become lazy and dependent on a stimulant.

Not trying to do anything reckless here - I just wanted to seek views. :)
 
I have only ever given injectable Metoclop' and I have never been told to wean them off it. Not sure about the oral though :? I'd ring the Vet tomorrow and ask him/her

Janex :)
 
No idea Sarah, sorry! Metaclop does act on the brain, not directly on the gut though I think, don't know if that makes a difference in whether the gut gets lazy?? Glad to hear that Dusty is feeling better though!!
 
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