Decanted rabbit medicine

[Graciee]

How long would you use it for?

If something was dispensed 8 months ago, would you still happily use it?

TIA x

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[joey&boo]

I wouldn't unless my vet said it was ok & explained why it was ok

 

[Graciee]

I wouldn't unless my vet said it was ok & explained why it was ok

Thanks, my Vet in the past has said 6 months it'd be fine.. But Idk I'm worried as its been 8 months since this one was dispensed can hopefully get some fresh tomorrow morning but we used up all the newer tramadol

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[Liz47]

If I'm honest I would be tempted to with my own animals. I'd be thinking it would either help or had no effect as the medication is no longer effective, although a risk may be if any bacteria has got in. I'm strict with eye drops for my dog that aren't prescription but have to be used within 28 days as bacteria may get in then obviously you're putting it sensitive in the eyes, not sure an oral liquid could have the same effect??

 

[Graciee]

If I'm honest I would be tempted to with my own animals. I'd be thinking it would either help or had no effect as the medication is no longer effective, although a risk may be if any bacteria has got in. I'm strict with eye drops for my dog that aren't prescription but have to be used within 28 days as bacteria may get in then obviously you're putting it sensitive in the eyes, not sure an oral liquid could have the same effect??

That's what I was thinking [emoji51] he's in so much pain

I smelt it and it smells like tramadol, it looks fine, I'm happy to taste it [emoji38] but Idk, I don't wanna hurt him

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[Omi]

Could you phone an OOH vet to ask?

 

[CarelessSquid07]

Its usually just less effective in humans and I probably would with my buns as I'm quite careful with sterileness with meds because I keep some on hand but it's an individual decision.

This is where having a medically inclined friend would be really helpful lol

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[bunny momma]

When I get meds I often put half into a separate bottle (the old bottle) so I do not contaminate the unused portion when I am loading a previously used/yet washed oral syringe. While I have used expired meds in emergency situations in the past when a vet was not available, I know I would feel awful if the pet took a turn for the worse, not knowing if his/her condition just got worse or the expired meds were contaminated. It is a judgement call.

 

[InspectorMorse]

No, I would not use it