Taking Gizmo to the vet, question about antibiotics

[luna21]

We are taking Giz to the vet tomorrow because his sneezing is not getting any better, he sneezes many times in a row and there seems to be a little bit of a whitish discharge. If the vet recommends antibiotics ( if its snuffles) what kinds are safe and which are unsafe? I forget if there is any links regarding this subject, I looked in the infirmary and couldn't find any:?

 

[luna21]

I just realized i should have posted this in the infirmary section

 

[luna21]

We are taking Giz to the vet tomorrow because his sneezing is not getting any better, he sneezes many times in a row and there seems to be a little bit of a whitish discharge. If the vet recommends antibiotics ( if its snuffles) what kinds are safe and which are unsafe? I was also curious about what diagnostics would be used to identify any kind of respiratory illness? I forget if there is any links regarding this subject, I looked in the infirmary and couldn't find any:?

 

[Pipp]

I'll move it for you.

 

[Pipp]

The Vet may try Baytril, that's usually their first choice because of past information about safety and its past performance against pasturella, but there is a fair amount of resistance being built up.

My Vet would probably give me ChlorPalm, seems to be the bunny drug of choice in Canada these days.

Another thing that's changed is the length of time the drugs are prescribed for, they have to stay on it for weeks if not months.

Let us know how it goes.


sas :clover:

 

[tonyshuman]

safe drugs: http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/Antibiotics/Safe_antibiotics.htm

not safe:
http://www.medirabbit.com/Unsafe_medication/dangerous_antibiotics.htm

Also not on the safe list is Convenia, available as an injection only.

Agreed with what Pipp said.

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

nasal culture will identify the culprit(bacteria)-then the appropriate meds will be administered,,may require facial radiographs(xray)--this is an infection requiring antibiotics,asap,-depending on the doctor(exotic specialist)- and culture as to how this will be handled,..i am hopeing for the best....sincerely james waller

 

[Pipp]

I just merged the two threads. Good info here. I'm sure Giz will be fine. He just may need to stay on antibiotics for awhile.


sas :clover:

 

[luna21]

The vet gave us Baytril, she says his lungs sound clear but because of the sneezing we dont want to take a chance. So its twice a day for two weeks and we will see if it clears up if not we have to take him back in. Just gave him his first dose when we came in, glad they gave us something regardless!!

 

[luna21]

oh and i forgot to mention they weighed him and he is 3 pounds 4 ounces, and we found out that he is definitely a boy :bunnydance:

 

[tonyshuman]

It is better than nothing. I hope it clears up his infection in these next two weeks.

 

[Pipp]

If there's no improvement in seven days, time to try another antibiotic or do a culture and sensitivity test.

sas :clover:

 

[luna21]

Ok, the vet did mention to bring him back in if there is no improvement or if he gets any worse. I will keep yall updated, thanks for the info