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Amikacin drug

M

Mebs and her bunnies

Young Bun
Hi all
One of our vets wants to prescribe Amikacin by injection for one of my bunnies. It is for a respiratory disease that is immune to regular antibiotics, such as Baytril.
Our rabbit can’t have exploratory tests as she can only have anaesthetic in an emergency.
Trying to get information about the drug and any potential side effects is proving difficult as the vet is now away.
Anybody know anything about this drug?

Thank you.
 
Was a nasal swab taken for c&s testing to see which specific antibiotics were appropriate?
It's on some lists for rabbits, although I've no experience with it. Coul be nephrotoxic, so may need follow up blood tests to check on kidney function.
 
Yes. She has had various swabs taken. It is really resistant to most antibiotics apparently. I worry as she is prone to stasis and this isn’t our normal vet, although they are an exotic one.
 
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