I just learned that the liquid Baytril veterinarians sometimes give to rabbits is supposed to be the injectible kind and is not supposed to be given orally.
From what I heard (from a veterinarian) she went to a meeting with a bunch of vets, and a very experienced exotic animal veterinarian said that giving a liquid oral Baytril is pretty much malpractice- which is a very bold statement in the world of vets.
Apparently this injectible Baytril, given orally, is very high (or low, my vet does not remember) in PH levels, and can cause ulcers in the esophagus.
I of course, have faith in my vet, she treats a lot of rabbits and has a lot of experience. It is not that I don't believe her, I am just shocked at this knowledge!
Have any of you heard of this? I was surprised my first time hearing of this was today.
It kinda sucks because now I'll have to give tablets to Silas and Sabriel... Sabriel actually LIKES the liquid Baytril! But whatever is best for my babies!
Anyone else have anything add to my little Baytril knowledge? Especially side effects or anything you have experienced giving your rabbits?
Sabriel has gotten Baytril before, once in the meat tablets (he hated them!) and one in the liquid. Solara received meat tablets too but refused them like Sabriel.
From what I heard (from a veterinarian) she went to a meeting with a bunch of vets, and a very experienced exotic animal veterinarian said that giving a liquid oral Baytril is pretty much malpractice- which is a very bold statement in the world of vets.
Apparently this injectible Baytril, given orally, is very high (or low, my vet does not remember) in PH levels, and can cause ulcers in the esophagus.
I of course, have faith in my vet, she treats a lot of rabbits and has a lot of experience. It is not that I don't believe her, I am just shocked at this knowledge!
Have any of you heard of this? I was surprised my first time hearing of this was today.
It kinda sucks because now I'll have to give tablets to Silas and Sabriel... Sabriel actually LIKES the liquid Baytril! But whatever is best for my babies!
Anyone else have anything add to my little Baytril knowledge? Especially side effects or anything you have experienced giving your rabbits?
Sabriel has gotten Baytril before, once in the meat tablets (he hated them!) and one in the liquid. Solara received meat tablets too but refused them like Sabriel.