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Are These Dosages Correct?

Jalene

Jalene

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Hi everyone, I ended up having to take my boar, Dillon, to the vet two days ago because he was having trouble breathing. The vet who looked at him thought he might also have GI stasis and prescribed him a bunch of medications. He has been taking these medicines for two days now and seems a bit too drugged up and I'm worried the vet may have given too high dosages. Could you help me figure out if these doses are right? Dillon weighs 0.67 kgs

The doctor prescribed:
Enrofloxacin- 0.12 cc twice a day
Metronidazole- 0.12 cc twice a day
Pro-bi 0.10 cc twice a day
Metoclopramide 0.31 cc twice a day
Meloxicam 0.06 cc twice a day

Thanks!
 
Enrofloxacin is what we call Baytril and is the only licensed product for guinea pigs though not overly effective. The last time I was given it my piggy was prescribed 0.28ml twice daily but I can't remember what weight she was as that was February and she passed shortly after.
However Metronidazole is another antibiotic and my piggy was only on the one not two which might explain a lower dose. Pro-bi is just a probiotic to try and help the guts.
The meloxicam depends on what strength you are given. The usual anti-inflammatory in the UK comes in two strengths - one for cats and one for dogs. The dog one is much stronger so would need a lower dose.

Sorry I know it doesn't give clarity but without knowing the strength of the various medications then no one will be able to answer for certain. If you are concerned about a worsening of health or that the medications aren't working you will need to go back to your vet for a review.

Have you started syringe feeding? If the guts are slowing down it is highly important you continue to get food into his system. He is likely not eating enough for himself and his guts won't pick up until there is enough food passing through him
 
Thanks for your response Lady Kelly, how do I find out the strength of the medications?
 
Never mind I think I found the strengths on his discharge papers.

Enrofloxacin Is 50 mg/ml
Metronidazole- is 100 mg/ml
Pro-bi isn't listed
Metoclopramide 1 mg/ml
Meloxicam is 1 mg/ml
 
Try feeding the critical care more regularly. Smaller amounts every few hours is usually best. There is a syringe feeding guide on here, i'll try to find the link for you
 
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