tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post8607933497733917407..comments2024-03-28T01:42:27.305-07:00Comments on Dark Thoughts: How To Give A Rat Baytril AntiobioticsMary Kirklandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-61993462127923758592021-09-27T13:33:12.245-07:002021-09-27T13:33:12.245-07:00Doxycycline would probably be a good addiction. I ...Doxycycline would probably be a good addiction. I found it available here. https://overstockpetmeds.com/product/bird-doxy-med/<br /><br />https://www.yourpetsource.com/shop/birds/antibiotics-birds/bird-biotic-doxycycline-100-mg-antibiotic-birds/<br /><br />https://www.everythingbiorb.com/biorbstore/index.php/bird-biotic-doxycycline.html<br /><br />You might have to figure out how much to give Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-18241627337724898982021-09-27T13:32:34.197-07:002021-09-27T13:32:34.197-07:00Also you could join some rat groups on FB. They ar...Also you could join some rat groups on FB. They are a huge help when it comes to this kind of thing. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-40247809775969839142021-09-25T21:52:22.455-07:002021-09-25T21:52:22.455-07:00Hey not sure u will see this it's old post but...Hey not sure u will see this it's old post but I have 3 girl rats about 8 months old I've had them for 6 months one has been sneezing since I got her but never showed any signs of being sick she was always very hyper and eats good but now 6 months later she started showing signs of being sick one all white rat started having red stains on her back from cuddling she started sleeping a lot Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595557752732957320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-82289839667666006492020-10-17T09:33:46.238-07:002020-10-17T09:33:46.238-07:00I don't know enough about capsules dosage to g...I don't know enough about capsules dosage to give you the right information. You would have to get liquid for me to give you a dosage. One of the rat groups on FB would be able to help you though. Or you could try to crush a small amount of the capsules in a few drops of water and give it to them if you just want to wing it.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-54218430422345766692020-10-16T18:07:35.193-07:002020-10-16T18:07:35.193-07:00How much amoxicillin should I give my 3 baby rats?...How much amoxicillin should I give my 3 baby rats? I have capsules.Layloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509623571693728230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-22574734728973079332020-09-09T09:29:24.489-07:002020-09-09T09:29:24.489-07:00You can give both, it won't hurt him. I'm ...You can give both, it won't hurt him. I'm glad to hear he's doing better. But if he's not better in a few days I would see a vet because it might be something that needs a different medicine. Good luck.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-85428260772347890492020-09-08T09:50:58.506-07:002020-09-08T09:50:58.506-07:00Thanks again, I was also wondering if I should hav...Thanks again, I was also wondering if I should have kept giving him amoxicillin with the Baytril or just stop amoxicillin completely? He's doing so well, growing a ton and a very active little sweetie. I'm only giving the baytril a few days, if nothing gets better I'm calling a vet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839027233079602126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-70801099293219567722020-09-05T11:10:40.965-07:002020-09-05T11:10:40.965-07:00I'm so sorry he's not getting better. If t...I'm so sorry he's not getting better. If the Baytril doesn't work you might need to take him to a vet. I hope it works.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-10370588082142279112020-09-05T09:19:09.898-07:002020-09-05T09:19:09.898-07:00Thank you so much! The amoxicillin isn't helpi...Thank you so much! The amoxicillin isn't helping and I keep hearing how Baytril can't be given to growing babies unless it's an emergency. He's getting worse so a drop in applesauce sounds like a good option at the moment. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839027233079602126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-40356930220485574402020-09-03T08:15:38.413-07:002020-09-03T08:15:38.413-07:00Hi, I would give your rat one drop of the Baytril ...Hi, I would give your rat one drop of the Baytril twice a day until he is better. I used to just mix it in a teaspoon with a little applesauce and they would eat it. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-54163060815617105042020-09-03T07:11:20.826-07:002020-09-03T07:11:20.826-07:00Hi, I got 3 baby rats from a friend who had bought...Hi, I got 3 baby rats from a friend who had bought them from a feeder Bin. They all seem to have uri. I've been giving them amoxicillin, 2 are getting much better but one little guy is still sneezing and making monkey sounds. I bought him a bottle of Baytril 10%. I don't understand dosing at all, esp since he's less than a pound in weight. What do you think the dose should be and how Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839027233079602126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-37394250872814432992020-02-14T06:46:26.058-08:002020-02-14T06:46:26.058-08:00Yes, I used the 10% concentration. I sure hope it ...Yes, I used the 10% concentration. I sure hope it helps. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-34156399137850485772020-02-12T13:31:19.436-08:002020-02-12T13:31:19.436-08:00Hi, I read the weight per dosage. That's using...Hi, I read the weight per dosage. That's using the 10% concentration the link brings you to, correct? I bought a bottle of 10% and a bottle of the 2.5% because another site didn't specify. Thanks so much for sharing this, the amoxicillin will be here tomorrow to start and then I can up to baytril if need be. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086169743304400680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-14411662603005795122019-09-05T07:30:55.958-07:002019-09-05T07:30:55.958-07:00Hello Dibbles, Yes you can put your rat back on th...Hello Dibbles, Yes you can put your rat back on the Baytril even if you stopped it before and it should still work. If the Baytril is not clearing it up you might need to see a vet. If your rat has Myco- Because Mycoplasma is probably never eliminated entirely from the airways, it often becomes necessary to use pulse antibiotic therapy (long term, intermittent, dosing), or a continuing Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-84904223166286993802019-09-04T22:16:35.038-07:002019-09-04T22:16:35.038-07:00Hi! Im sorry I hit reply because I couldn't fi...Hi! Im sorry I hit reply because I couldn't find where to comment but I have a question. My ratty has had a uri in the past, & I happened to have baytril on hand, so I gave it to him & he got better. My vet retired but he gave me enough baytril so I still have some left. I crushed up a sliver of a pill & it got Dibbles better. Then we had him neutered & my new vet gave me smz/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-64550114280783452282019-01-18T07:54:10.848-08:002019-01-18T07:54:10.848-08:00I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.I'm sorry I couldn't be more help. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-4180351856572276642019-01-18T07:41:41.597-08:002019-01-18T07:41:41.597-08:00Thank you will try the website x Thank you will try the website x Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228200801901032585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-56639267637126508512019-01-18T07:22:16.593-08:002019-01-18T07:22:16.593-08:00I'm really not sure about powdered stuff but t...I'm really not sure about powdered stuff but this site will give you dosage instructions. http://www.rmca.org/Articles/dchart.htm<br /><br />You could find some rat groups on FB and ask there too. There are usually some very knowledgeable people in those groups. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-60727785769648875112019-01-18T05:11:57.701-08:002019-01-18T05:11:57.701-08:00Don’t know if you can help but I have powdered bay...Don’t know if you can help but I have powdered baytril for pigeons but need to mix for my rats, any ideas on this ? Thanks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228200801901032585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-60664906964502947672017-05-26T09:51:48.843-07:002017-05-26T09:51:48.843-07:00I've heard pros and cons of mixing with dairy ...I've heard pros and cons of mixing with dairy and most say dairy decreases the absorption rate so I would mix it with something else. I mixed mine with a tiny bit of juice and they loved it. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-35189551696454936912017-05-26T09:40:55.413-07:002017-05-26T09:40:55.413-07:00Can Baytril be mixed with dairy or non dairy liqui...Can Baytril be mixed with dairy or non dairy liquid such as rice milk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-7309999952131771952017-01-18T08:42:18.360-08:002017-01-18T08:42:18.360-08:00You're very welcome. Hope it helps.You're very welcome. Hope it helps. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-52676915458709994702017-01-18T05:51:43.889-08:002017-01-18T05:51:43.889-08:00Thanks for all the wonderful advice! I'm a new...Thanks for all the wonderful advice! I'm a new rat mama and I had no idea about all these things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084253906432636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-12782697218185865652016-01-07T16:51:06.948-08:002016-01-07T16:51:06.948-08:00Mine kept working for 4 months. I used it up by th...Mine kept working for 4 months. I used it up by then but I would imagine as long as you keep it in a cool dry place (not in the fridge) it will keep for a long time. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13244708.post-20510927819493860072016-01-07T15:07:35.808-08:002016-01-07T15:07:35.808-08:00how long does the oral bird baytril keep after ope...how long does the oral bird baytril keep after opening?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452588321240568819noreply@blogger.com