I know we all hate this, but.. HELP

[2kdime]

You're doing pretty good.

I would raise the temps to 85 and 95 if you haven't already.

Yes, a 10mg/kg is what I usually found comfortable injecting. You may want to check into injecting every other day for a month though. Alot of times these quick 1 to 2 week antibiotic regimens aren't enough to completely kick the bug they've got, and your animal is sick again a couple weeks later. You also want to switch sides after every dose.

And NO, you can't "blanket" .4cc per 1000g of Baytril, BUT you did you say you got the 22.7mg/kg stuff. THATS why I recommended that.

I hope the Baytril clears it up, if not, a C/S test could yield false results since you've already started antibiotics.

Good luck to you and your animal.

Welcome to the forum

[amandajf]

You're doing pretty good.

Thank you so much!

I would raise the temps to 85 and 95 if you haven't already.

I did, I did.

Yes, a 10mg/kg is what I usually found comfortable injecting. You may want to check into injecting every other day for a month though. Alot of times these quick 1 to 2 week antibiotic regimens aren't enough to completely kick the bug they've got, and your animal is sick again a couple weeks later. You also want to switch sides after every dose.
Welcome to the forum

Okay, so should I do 10mg per kg every other day then? I agree they may take a month to heal. She only used less than 1 ml of my friend's 20ml vial, so I can get more. Just need to buy more syringes so I don't cross contaminate the vial with reusing the same needle. I can do it 10mg per kg daily, if need be for a month. But if you think every other day is okay? Let me know. I'd rather stick her every other day cuz you know it hurts like hell.

[2kdime]

Yes I personally would recommend keeping the same dosage if your going to continue with the Baytril.

I always do an injection every 48 hours, and usually give a months worth. So...14 shots. Do that every other day, and switch sides between shots. You'll want to keep injecting even after he looks better as well.

NOW, some people will tell you differently, and some like to do it differently. This is just what I do and has worked great so far. It also seems to be what the majority of other breeders do.

Keep an eye on him and if after 3 or 4 shots he doesn't look better, the Baytril may not be what you need, and a C/S test is necessary to determine what the best drug to use is. Not all Respiratory Infections are created equal, and what will work for one, may not work for another.

Make sure to give him clean water EVERY day and clean the bowl EVERY day if possible as well. This reduces the chance that he drinks and reinfects himself.




(To cover my butt from some people that want to argue. I AM NOT a veterinarian, I am giving my best opinion on a situation to the best of my knowledge. I only recommend something that I would do in my own home. I ALWAYS strongly recommend seeing a veterinarian)

[amandajf]

yes, yes. tuesday i am all over this with open vet offices. she is 100% better compared to yesterday morning, so I am keeping the faith.

so 10mg per kg every other day is similiar to 5mg daily. maybe yesterday's 10mg bolus dose will kick it up and subsequent doses will keep killing the funk.

[amandajf]

I am seeing improvement still. She is yawning still, but breathing faster than before, mostly normally. She's quite active too and she passed some poop and peed.

How long do you think before she's out of the woods?

[2kdime]

You should see improvement in the first 3 or 4 shots.

The symptoms SHOULD dissipate throughout the course of the medications, some faster, some sooner.

It's just important to FINISH the treatment to knock the bacteria out completely.

Glad to hear your seeing some improvement!

I am seeing improvement still. She is yawning still, but breathing faster than before, mostly normally. She's quite active too and she passed some poop and peed.

How long do you think before she's out of the woods?

[llovelace]

Is it Dr. Wolff in Palm City? Aquatic Life recommended him but I couldn't reach anyone today?

Yep that's him

[amandajf]

Way cool. Calling his office tuesday. Here's hoping I can afford to get herin there or convince him to talk to me if i can't :/

[SlitherSister]

any update?

[CTReptileRescue]

I just read this thread for the first time. I really hope all is well. Please post an update if possible
Thanks
Rusty