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Post by doomgerbiluk on May 13, 2006 6:25:55 GMT -8
Ornacycline is so totally overused in the US though, and btw mixing it with milk renders it ineffective, that using it this way without veterinary advice could lead to superinfections which are resistant to tetracyclines. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics is a huge risk to the health of both us and our pets. I would still recommend that a vets advice be sought before using antibiotics on small pets.
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Post by ouijaouija on May 13, 2006 9:03:25 GMT -8
cor blimey I'd just thought \i'd say that i visited your website, you have so many! wow cool great site!
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Post by kimsgerbils on May 15, 2006 13:52:49 GMT -8
Thanks...
Yes, it is often overused. That's why on my site I recommend getting vet advice first. A vet is always the first choice for medical help and should not be replaced by home remedies if at all possible.
btw, it binds with calcium, not JUST milk.. so anything containing calcium can render it ineffective. I have also read that magnesium can affect the potency of some antibiotics as well...
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Jun 2, 2006 12:34:21 GMT -8
Personally I would not want to give a bird medicine to a mammal unless I had the vets advice on dosage and suitability. From what I've read ornacycline is not an antibiotic of choice for rodents. Baytril is not now recommended for gerbils either as it may trigger fitting. I'm trying to find the list Ed gave me of suitable meds.
from Ed: it depend what for..for RI trimethoprim sulfa
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Post by kimsgerbils on Jun 4, 2006 21:16:29 GMT -8
I did ask my one vet that can treat rodents if needed, and they said they give Baytril or recommend an OTC broad spectrum antibiotic.. I know there are many issues that can arrise with home dosing, treating, and the sort, but believe me, I rarely have to deal with respiratory infections and my local vets have not done the same amount of research I have I know no one's bashing my ornacycline usage here, but if you can get them to a vet, please do so!!
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Post by dizalove on Mar 7, 2007 20:08:50 GMT -8
Is it just my computer or are the picture links broken on this guide? I'd love to see it - sounds fascinating & would be a good thing to have on hand.
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Post by pepandmax on Mar 9, 2007 10:13:39 GMT -8
Hmmm, I think it's just your computer. The links on the second page that Kim posted work fine on my computer.
And as a reminder to us all: if you are ever in doubt about your pet's health, seek a vet's advice!!
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Post by sofluffy on Sept 4, 2012 13:00:03 GMT -8
I unfortunately needed to see these instructions on treating a 20 day old pup.. But the link is not working?
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